After the tofu has been pressed, it's time to soak it in that marinade!Ĭheck out this comprehensive guide on pressing tofu. I would recommend pressing a whole block for 45 minutes and slices for about 30 minutes. Slicing ahead of time reduces the press time. You can leave the block whole, or you can slice it before pressing. My favorite way to press tofu is by placing it between two lint-free towels on a cutting board or another sturdy surface, then placing something heavy on top, like a cast iron pan. In this case, we are trying to get that excess water out so we can replace it with the delicious marinade. Tofu is pressed for various reasons depending on the recipe. I love a mix of colors from red and yellow bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, peas, onion, and mushrooms.
Tofu stir fry free#
Feel free to use whatever crunch, fast-cooking veggies you have on hand to make this teriyaki tofu stir fry. This is an easy thickener that will help bring the sauce together to coat every vegetable. It has two purposes and therefore will be split two ways in this recipe: 1) to marinate the tofu and 2) to add a delicious thick sauce to the stir fry. Teriyaki sauce: The recipe card includes a homemade recipe for teriyaki sauce.Use a high-heat oil like avocado or canola. You don't need much oil to make this stir-fry, just enough to coat the bottom of your pan. It's higher in protein and holds up well to fast, hot cooking. Choose extra-firm tofu for your stir fry. Here is what you need to bring this fast weeknight stir fry together in minutes:
The flavor and fun of this recipe come from the colorful, crunchy vegetables and sauce. You can also press the tofu the day before and let marinate overnight for better texture and even more teriyaki flavor. It will still feel homemade with the marinated tofu and from-scratch teriyaki sauce! In fact, here's a tip to make this tofu stir fry even faster: use a bag of frozen stir fry vegetables instead of cutting up fresh vegetables. And this recipe for teriyaki tofu is another one for the books. Hello One-Pot Vegan Cajun Pasta and Vegetable Fried Rice.
Tofu stir fry full#
This is the best Tofu Stir Fry recipe because it's quick, easy, full of protein and vegetables and best of all, a rich, flavorful teriyaki sauce! Jump to:Įveryone loves a quick dinner.
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