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Sweet and Spicy Tofu Stir Fry (With Cauliflower)

Sweet and Spicy Tofu Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and easy dinner with chili cauliflower and tofu. Perfect for a gluten-free, nut-free main dish packed with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound firm tofu, drained and cut in 1”/2.5cm cubes
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2-3 tablespoon neutral, high temp oil
  • 1 medium head/1 pound cauliflower florets, 4 cups
  • 1 rib celery rib
  • 1 medium bell pepper, red, orange, or yellow
  • 3 piece green onions
  • Sauce:
  • 4 tablespoon gochujang*
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari for gluten free
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 ” piece fresh ginger, minced, about 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  • Prep vegetables: Cut cauliflower into small 1 – 1 1/2”/2.5-4cm florets. Slice celery into 1/2”/12mm thick sticks. Cut bell pepper into 1”/2.5cm squares. Separate green onions into white/light green and dark green portions. Cut white/light green into 1”/2.5cm sticks and finely slice dark green for garnish.
    1 medium head/1 pound cauliflower florets, 1 rib celery rib, 1 medium bell pepper, 3 piece green onions
  • Make the sauce: Peel and finely mince the ginger. In a bowl, mix ginger with gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
    4 tablespoon gochujang*, 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 3 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 ” piece fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Fry tofu: Pat tofu dry and toss with cornstarch until coated. Heat oil about 2mm deep in a large pan over medium heat. Fry tofu 3-4 minutes until golden on one side, flip and cook 2-3 more minutes. Remove when at least 2 sides are crispy and drain on paper towels.
    1 pound firm tofu, 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Cook vegetables: Pour off most of the oil. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned. Add celery and bell pepper and cook 2 more minutes until just starting to soften.
    2-3 tablespoon neutral
  • Add sauce and onions: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add sauce and white/light green onions. Stir for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  • Combine tofu and veggies: Toss fried tofu back in with vegetables and sauce. Stir to coat evenly. Garnish with sliced dark green onions.
  • Serve immediately over rice.