Tofu Stir-Fry with Hoisin Sauce
Creamy, earthy tofu stir-fried with fresh, crisp snow peas all in a sweet, gingery hoisin sauce. Dairy-free and gluten free adaptable!
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounce to 1 pound extra-firm or firm tofu drained
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce or gluten-free hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
- large pinch kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms wiped clean and sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 red bell pepper large diced
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas tough strings removed
- 4 scallions thinly sliced, plus a couple more thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Wrap tofu block in paper towels and gently press to remove excess water. Cut into 1-inch cubes then place cubes on a large plate lined with paper towels. Place more paper towels on top of the tofu and gently press to dry. Don't press too hard, this makes the tofu tough and dry.
- Combine water, Hoisin, sesame oil, soy, and the 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan or wok or cast iron skillet over high heat. Season oil with salt and pepper. Once shimmering, add tofu and spread out into a single layer. If it doesn't all fit in a single layer, do this step in batches. Cook undisturbed until golden on the bottom. Flip and repeat until brown on all sides, about 7 minutes per batch. Remove from pan and return pan to heat.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan. Once shimmering add mushrooms, give a toss so they are coated in oil then let cook, undisturbed until golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Give a quick stir then add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell pepper and peas and cook 2 minutes more, then add sauce, tofu, and scallions and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring often, until peas are tender.
- Serve, garnished with extra thinly sliced scallions over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
You will need basically 1 package of tofu. Some are 14 ounces some are 1 pound, either one will work.