Honey Soy Tofu Bok Choy Stir Fry

Extra firm tofu patted dry, soaked in a soy mixture and coated in cornstarch turns crispy and browned when stir fried, making a tofu lover out of anyone. 

Photography By | February 27, 2021

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tamari (soy sauce), divided
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14-ounce) package extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 cups (1 head) chopped bok choy (stems and leaves)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce and sugar. Pat tofu dry, but in half and soak in soy mixture for 1 hour. Remove from soy mixture (discard any remaining liquid). Pat dry, cut tofu into cubes, and toss tofu gently in cornstarch to coat. 

2. Combine remaining 1/4 cup tamari sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, water and red pepper. Stir well and set aside. 

3. Heat canola oil in large skillet or wok until hot. Add tofu and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Add bok choy and green onion to pan. Stir fry 3 minutes or until browned. Add reserved soy sauce mixture  and tofu and cook until thickened and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.  Season to taste. Serve with rice. 

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tamari (soy sauce), divided
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14-ounce) package extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 cups (1 head) chopped bok choy (stems and leaves)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • salt and pepper
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