Chinese Five Spice Tofu Stir-Fry

Serves

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

1 block (14 oz./400g) firm tofu, cut into cubes
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. coconut oil
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. root ginger, minced
2 carrots, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp. sesame seeds, to garnish
Stir-fry sauce:
  2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  2 tbsp. oyster sauce
  ½ tsp. Chinese five spice
  1 tbsp. cornstarch
  ½ cup (120ml) water
  1 tsp. sesame oil
  1 tbsp. coconut sugar
3 cups (480g) cooked brown rice, to serve (1 cup/190g uncooked brown rice)

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

383

Fats

15 g

Protein

16 g

Carbs

49 g

Instructions

  • Wrap the tofu in kitchen paper and press to squeeze out the excess liquid. Lay into a dish and place a heavy pan or can on top. Set the plate aside for 30 minutes (or overnight) until the tofu is dry. Then, cut the tofu into cubes.
  • Place the tofu into a bowl, sprinkle the cornstarch on top and gently toss until all the tofu pieces are coated.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or wok over a medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook for about 3-4 minutes until crispy, then flip and repeat on all sides. Remove the tofu and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the sesame oil, along with the onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Next add in the carrots, bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for a further 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Add the sauce to the vegetables, along with the cooked tofu and stir well. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the tofu has heated through.
  • Remove off heat and serve over rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds.