4.9 from 132 votes
Spicy Garlic Tofu Stir Fry
This spicy garlic tofu is quick and easy to throw together, taking just 10 minutes to cook (with a little bit of prep). While it's similar to mapo tofu, it's milder and quicker to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (any neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola)
- 10 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 4 oz. ground pork
- 2 medium shallots (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon spicy bean sauce (doubanjiang)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed into a slurry with 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 pound firm tofu (cut into 3/4-inch/2 cm cubes)
- 1 scallion (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in your wok over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic begins to turn golden at the edges.
- Add the ground pork, and stir-fry until browned, about 1-2 minutes. Increase the heat to high, and add the shallots. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the shallots begin to turn translucent.
- Stir in the Shaoxing wine, hoisin sauce and spicy bean paste, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken stock, white pepper, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Mix the cornstarch slurry, and pour into the sauce. Simmer for 30 seconds, until the sauce has thickened.
- Gently stir in the tofu cubes, and allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the scallions, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
33IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.