Crispy Hoisin Tofu Stir Fry
Crispy hoisin tofu made in 30 minutes. A quick vegan stir fry with baked tofu, veggies, and a glossy Asian sauce. Perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 28 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- For Hoisin Tofu Stir Fry
- 400 grams firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small red onion, diced and petals separated
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons rice flour or cornstarch
- For Hoisin Sauce Mix
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- For Garnishing
- Sesame seeds
- Chives or spring onion greens
- NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tofu well. Using your hands, break the tofu into uneven bite-sized chunks instead of slicing. This helps the pieces hold more flavor and crisp up better. Keep them aside.
- 2
NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
- 3
In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- 4
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- 5
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Add the tofu chunks to a large mixing bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of hoisin sauce mix. Sprinkle rice flour or cornstarch and toss well to gently coat until every piece is evenly covered.
- 6
Spread the tofu on the baking tray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. You can flip halfway, until crisp and golden.
- 7
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- 8
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add minced garlic, sauté 30 seconds. Then add onions and bell pepper. Cook until slightly softened.
- 9
Then add the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes.Add the baked crispy hoisin tofu and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 10
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives or spring onion greens. Enjoy it as it is or as a side with steamed rice or noodles.
- 11
NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
- 12
ENJOY THIS RECIPE.