What to cook with tofu

Crispy tofu with soy garlic sauce: with tofu in ~25 minutes

~25 min

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You'll also need: cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, honey or sugar, rice

1. Cube pressed tofu and toss with cornstarch.
2. Pan-fry in oil until golden on several sides.
3. Add soy sauce, garlic and a little honey; toss until glazed. Serve over rice.

Mapo-style tofu: with tofu in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: soft tofu, chili bean paste or chili crisp, garlic, a little ground pork (optional), scallions

1. Fry garlic and chili paste (and pork, if using) for a minute.
2. Add a cup of water, then cubes of soft tofu; simmer gently 5 minutes.
3. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry and top with scallions.

Tofu and vegetable stir-fry: with tofu in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: broccoli or bell pepper, soy sauce, ginger, rice

1. Brown tofu cubes and set them aside.
2. Stir-fry the vegetables with ginger until crisp-tender.
3. Return the tofu, add soy sauce, and toss.