Tofu Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) Stir-Fry
This quick & easy Tofu Gai Lan Stir-Fry is packed with flavor! Made with crispy tofu, Chinese broccoli, and a savory garlic sauce, it's a perfect healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Gai Lan Chinese broccoli cleaned and trimmed off the ends
- 4 Ginger Slices
- 2 Cloves Garlic cloves sliced
- 1 Long Red Hot Pepper sliced
- 18 oz Extra Firm Tofu sliced
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
- 1 tsp Salt separated
- ½ tsp Brown Sugar
- ½ tbsp Corn Starch
- ⅓ cup water
- Cooking Oil
Tofu marinade
- ½ tbsp Soy Sauce
- ½ tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp water
Equipment
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Coat the slices generously with cornstarch, pour the marinade over and soak the tofu slices evenly with it.
- In a pan over medium low heat, add a little oil and pan fry the tofu slices until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set it aside.
- In a wok over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of cooking oil, and allow it to heat up. Add ginger slices, garlic slices, and long hot red peppers and sauce for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) to the wok, along with Shaoxing wine and cook until coated with oil and tender.
- Add a little salt, brown sugar, and corn starch slurry (1/3 cup water + 1 tbsp corn starch) to the wok and stir to combine. Stir to combine all ingredients until the sauce has been absorbed.
- Add the pan fried tofu slices back to the wok and toss to combine.
- Turn off the heat and serve this dish warm with a side of rice.
Notes
- Press Your Tofu – Removing excess moisture helps achieve the perfect crispy texture.
- Use High Heat – Stir-frying at high heat keeps the gai lan crisp and vibrant.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan – Cook in batches to avoid steaming the vegetables.
- Adjust the Sauce – Add a bit more soy sauce or sesame oil to suit your taste.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 250kcal
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