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Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu and Veggie stir fry with vermicelli or maifun noodles. Easy 1 Pot weekday 30 Minute Dinner. No Refined Sugar! Maple syrup adds sweetness. Vegan Gluten-free nut-free Recipe. Use chickpeas or more veggies to make Tofu-free.
This bowl of amazing food can be ready to serve within 30 minutes. Sticky, gingery, sesame tofu stir fry. Serve over rice/grains or vermicelli noodles!
The sauce is simple and uses maple to sweeten. Crisp up the tofu, roast the veggies, add sauce ingredients, thicken and done. I served this over brown rice maifun. You can also use my general tso’s sauce to make this stir fry. Use whichever veggies you have. Use more veggies or chickpeas instead of tofu to make tofu-free. Add some crunch with bean sprouts or cucumbers. Serve hot for winters and warm cool in the summer. Easy, quick and Delicious. Also without any added refined sugar. This saue uses maple syrup for the sweet profile. What are you cooking up this weekend?
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If you make this easy stir fry, do tag me on Instagram #veganricha and leave me a comment on this post. Feedback helps me make better, clearer recipes and I (and others who want to make it) also learn all the substitutions that work!
Steps: Brown the Tofu.
Remove from the skillet. Add veggies and cook to golden.
Add ginger and garlic and cook fora few minutes.
Add sauce and tofu and bring to a boil.
Add cornstarch slurry to thicken
Cook to thicken. Taste and adjust salt and heat.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro
Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu and Veggies 1 Pot
Ingredients
Noodles:
- 6 oz brown rice vermicelli , or maifun or rice noodles
- 1 tsp lime juice, or lemon
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Sticky Sesame Tofu:
- 1 tsp oil
- 12 to 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 or 1 large green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 hot chile, green (Serrano) or red(birds eye)
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 to 1 cup other veggies of choice
- 5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp minced ginger, peel ginger and mince
- 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 to 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 to 3 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp orange juice, optional
- a generous dash of black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch, or use arrowroot starch
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
- cilantro for garnish, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish, epper flakes as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the vermicelli/rice noodles according to instructions on the package. Rinse in Cold water and transfer to a bowl. Add a dash of lemon or lime juice, pepper flakes and 1/2 tsp sesame oil(optional) and toss. Divide into 2 or 3 serving bowls.
- Wrap the tofu in paper towel and then a kitchen towel. Place a heavy book on it for 5 minutes. unwrap and cube into small cubes. (or press using tofu press and cube)
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the cubed tofu and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden on some sides. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add sesame oil, peppers, chile pepper and other veggies if using. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally
- Add the sauce ingredients till salt and mix. Add the crisped tofu and bring the mixture to a good rolling boil. 3 to 4 minutes
- Mix cornstarch with water in a bowl to make a slurry. Add cornstarch slurry and continue to cook until the sauce thickens. Taste adjust heat and sweet. Add some coconut sugar/sweetener or cayenne if needed.
- Divide into the serving bowls.. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds,pepper flakes and cilantro. Add crunchy sides as sliced cucumber, sprouts or carrots.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tried this recipe tonight and it was delicious. It was nice and spicy, but glad I only used 1/2 a serrano pepper. My husband and I are new vegan’s and he loved it too..
Can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Awesome! yes serranos can be tricky with the heat. sometimes very mild and sometimes too hot!
Love it!
Anything with a deliciously spicy Asian flair wins in my book! This looks delicious–could you use any vegetables of your liking?
I loved this recipe. It was best the second and third day. I used what I had on hand which was no bell peppers but yes to lots of tricolored carrots and red chard that I put in when the garlic and ginger were added. It made it come out brightly colored. Topped over plain long grain brown rice as that was also what was on hand. Thank you!
Made this for dinner last night and it was perfect! Even threw in some left over mushrooms and basil, and it was like a better version of Chinese take-out. Thanks for this!
It was good. Not too sweet with a nice amount of heat. I think I may add more salt next time. Thanks for another recipe.
We LOVED this recipe. My husband said it deserved 6 stars! The only change was baking the tofu in the oven while I prepped everything else. Definitely will make again.
Just wrapping up this recipe as I type, and I can already tell it’s going to be a real winner! My kitchen smells like an amazing asian restaurant :}
I subbed arrowroot for cornstarch due to an allergy and the sauce still looks just like your pictures! I also cooked up the cubed tofu in the oven after tossing them in a tablespoon of oil, tamari, and arrowroot starch. After 30 minutes at 400 degrees, they’re perfectly crispy!
Thanks for another wonderful recipe, Richa. They really come in handy for a vegan couple living in a small town with zero options for eating out!
Awesome!
Looks great Richa!
Thanks Mia!
Hi Richa! This looks amazing!! I would love to try this but I don’t have/use sriracha (my kids don’t like spicy) – can I substitute or make without it?
Sure omit it. You can add some cayenne/chili powder to your serving if you wish.