Hoisin Tofu Stir-fry
This amazing hoisin tofu stir-fry is saucy, savory, and jam-packed with flavors! It is a versatile dish that can be served over rice or noodles. An easy recipe that is ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Tofu
Hoisin stir-fry sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup water
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce *see notes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari/shoyu
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C (400F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Tear tofu into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large container, add tofu chunks, cornstarch, oil, and soy sauce. Cover with a lid and shake until the mixture is evenly coated.
- Arrange coated tofu cubes on a baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden.
- While tofu is baking, make the sauce. Combine all ingredients needed for the sauce.
- In a skillet, saute garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add baked tofu to the pan and stir until the hoisin sauce is evenly distributed. Give it a taste, adding more seasonings if needed.
- Your hoisin sauce tofu is ready to be served.
Notes
Helpful tips
- Air fryer tofu – Instead of baking, you can also air fry your tofu for 10-15 minutes at 200C(400F) until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately - This dish is best enjoyed fresh while the tofu is still crispy.
- Meal prep tip - Refrigerate baked tofu and sauce separately for up to 5 days.
- When ready to enjoy, reheat tofu in the oven, and warm the sauce in a skillet, adding splash of water to thin if needed.
- Toss baked tofu into the sauce, and mix until sauce is well distributed.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
