Sizzling Tofu And Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry Recipe

About this recipe

This Sizzling Tofu and Vegetable Teriyaki Stir-Fry is your ticket to a wholesome and satisfying dinner. Featuring Quorn vegetarian mince as the protein-packed hero ingredient, this dish combines crispy tofu-like textures with a medley of colorful vegetables including chow chow, carrots, mooli radish, and cucumber. The homemade teriyaki sauce brings a perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors, while the hint of Chinese five spice adds an aromatic touch. The cooking process is straightforward yet rewarding, with vibrant colors and enticing scents filling your kitchen. Whether you serve it over steamed rice or enjoy it solo, this stir-fry is great for midweek meals or impressing guests with a quick, flavorful dish. Packed with 32g of protein and 570 calories, this dinner is not only delicious but also fuels your wellness journey.

Ingredients

• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
• - Fresh Asian Mooli Radish Daikon Exotic Vegetable
• - Maldon Flakes Sea Salt
• - Fresh Asian Chayote / Chow Chow
• - Golden Swan White Vinegar
• 100G Chinese Five Spice Pouch, 100G
• 300G Pure Sweet Potato Starch, 300G
• 4 Pack Fresh Carrots - Pack Of 4
• 100G Rajah Black Pepper Ground 100G
• 1 Lemon - 1 Each
• 280G The Tofoo Co Naked Organic Extra Firm Tofu
• 500 ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500 Ml
• 340 g Groovy Food Fine Blossom Honey 340g

Instructions

1. 1. Begin by pressing the 280 g extra firm tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut into 2 cm cubes.
2. 2. Slice 150 g chayote (chow chow), 120 g carrots, 100 g mooli radish, and 100 g cucumber into thin, even strips.
3. 3. Mix 60 ml soy sauce, 30 ml honey, 15 ml white vinegar, the juice of half the lemon, 20 g sweet potato starch and 60 ml water in a bowl to create the teriyaki sauce.
4. 4. Heat 20 ml olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
5. 5. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant, and then toss in the sliced vegetables.
6. 6. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3–4 minutes, keeping them crisp and vibrant, then remove them from the pan.
7. 7. Add the tofu to the wok, sprinkle with 1 tsp Chinese Five Spice, and cook for 5-6 minutes until crispy and golden on the edges.
8. 8. Return the vegetables to the wok along with the teriyaki sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
9. 9. Season the stir-fry with 1/2 tsp Maldon Flakes Sea Salt and 1/2 tsp Rajah Black Pepper Ground to taste.
10. 10. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly while tossing, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
11. 11. Serve the stir-fry hot, garnished with a squeeze of the remaining fresh lemon juice for added zing.
12. 12. Pair with a side of steamed rice or enjoy as is for a wholesome, balanced dinner.

How to make Sizzling Tofu And Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry

1. Press mince, slice vegetables. Press the mince between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then slice the chayote, carrots, mooli radish and cucumber into thin, even strips.
2. Mix the teriyaki sauce. Mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, lemon juice and sweet potato starch together in a bowl to make the teriyaki sauce.
3. Stir-fry the vegetables. Heat olive oil in a large wok over medium heat until shimmering, cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds, then stir-fry the vegetables for 3–4 minutes until crisp and remove them.
4. Crisp the mince. Add the mince to the wok, sprinkle with five-spice powder and cook until crispy and golden at the edges.
5. Sauce and serve. Return the vegetables with the teriyaki sauce, season with sea salt flakes and black pepper, and toss until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon, alongside steamed rice if you like.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sizzling Tofu and Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry take to make?

About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep for slicing the vegetables and mixing the sauce, then 25 minutes of cooking.

Is Sizzling Tofu and Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian: vegetarian mince and crisp vegetables such as chayote, carrot and mooli tossed in a soy, honey and lemon teriyaki-style sauce.

How do I thicken teriyaki sauce?

Stir a spoonful of sweet potato starch or cornflour into the sauce before it hits the wok, then let it bubble for a minute while tossing. It turns glossy and coats everything.

How do I keep stir fry vegetables crisp?

Slice them thinly and evenly, stir-fry them in shimmering oil for just three to four minutes, then lift them out while the mince crisps. Return them at the end with the sauce so they stay crunchy.

What should I serve with a teriyaki stir fry?

Steamed jasmine rice is the classic partner, or toss the stir fry through cooked noodles. A squeeze of lemon on top lifts the sweet sauce.