Description
A delicious vegetarian stir-fry featuring golden brown tofu cubes, fresh vegetables, and chewy noodles, all coated in a rich teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14-16 oz / 400-450g) block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- ½ cup water (or vegetable broth)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or agave nectar)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (slurry)
- Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 8 oz (225g) noodles of choice (udon, soba, ramen, or spaghetti)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for sautéing vegetables
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 4–5 green onions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 1 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
- Optional garnish: Toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions
Instructions
- Press the tofu to eliminate excess moisture. Cut into cubes and toss with cornstarch and soy sauce.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add neutral oil. Sauté the tofu cubes for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, water, maple syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and the cornstarch slurry.
- Boil water in a medium saucepan and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In the same pan used for the tofu, add more neutral oil and sauté broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and the whites of the green onions for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the sautéed vegetables and simmer until it thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked noodles and edamame to the pan, tossing gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- Serve in bowls, topped with crispy tofu, green onion greens, and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the tofu in the soy sauce before cooking.
- You can substitute the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- This dish can be served hot or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg