# Stir-fried tofu with vegetables (from Rainbow Plant Life)

Video: [Tofu Stir Fry, my latest weeknight obsession](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc) by [Rainbow Plant Life](https://www.youtube.com/@RainbowPlantLife).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.30 per serving, ~$9.91 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.70* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario vegetarian entrée at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 bowl snap peas
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper red bell pepper
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece ginger
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tbsp chili-garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp vegetable broth
- 1 block (approx. 14 oz) tofu
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- heaping 1/4 tsp Chinese five spice powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- for serving rice
- for cooking rice water
- 3/4 cup (or to taste) cilantro
- for frying high-heat neutral oil
- approx. 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- approx. 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

## Steps

1. [0:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=31s) Slice the yellow and red bell peppers thinly, removing the cores.
2. [0:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=53s) Chop the garlic and ginger into small pieces, leaving the ginger unpeeled.
3. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=126s) Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, and vegetable broth in a jar, then shake to combine.
4. [5:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=309s) Freeze, defrost, and press the tofu block for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
5. [5:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=343s) Slice the pressed tofu block into thin squares, about 1/3-inch thick.
6. [6:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=416s) In a small bowl, mix the kosher salt, white pepper, garlic powder, Chinese five-spice powder, and cornstarch.
7. [7:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=445s) Gently coat the tofu slices with the spice and cornstarch mixture.
8. [8:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=503s) Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl.
9. [8:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=517s) Rinse and cook the rice in a pressure cooker.
10. [8:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecq2svvSWXc&t=527s) Chop the cilantro leaves and tender stems.
11. Heat a dry wok over medium-high heat until light wisps of smoke appear, then add neutral oil.
12. Fry the coated tofu squares in the wok until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then transfer to paper towels.
13. Wipe out the wok, reheat it until smoking, add more oil, and stir-fry the chopped garlic and ginger for 20 to 30 seconds.
14. Add the snap peas and sliced bell peppers to the wok and stir-fry.
15. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and cook for 2 to 2.5 minutes.
16. Stir the cornstarch slurry, pour it into the wok, and stir-fry until the sauce thickens.
17. Turn off the heat, return the crispy tofu to the wok, and toss to combine.
18. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, and toss once more.
19. Serve the stir-fry hot over a bed of cooked rice.

## Equipment

- wok
- pressure cooker
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- jar
- bowls
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- exact quantity of snap peas
- exact quantity of rice
- servings
- total cooking time

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