Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Tofu Cream
This Stir-Fried Bok Choy With Tofu Cream is a quick, healthy, and flavorful plant-based dish featuring crisp bok choy coated in a silky, savory tofu sauce. Perfect for vegan and vegetarian meals, this easy stir-fry is light, nutritious, and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Bok choy, halved or chopped
- Silken or soft tofu
- Garlic, minced
- Ginger, minced
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Sesame oil
- Vegetable oil
- Rice vinegar or lemon juice
- Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: chili flakes or fresh chili
- Optional: sesame seeds or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu cream by blending tofu with soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar or lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, stirring quickly until fragrant.
- Add bok choy and stir-fry for a few minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Add a small splash of water or broth to lightly steam the greens.
- Reduce heat and add the tofu cream to the pan.
- Stir gently to coat the bok choy evenly.
- If needed, mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken the sauce.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes to taste.
- Cook for another minute until heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions and serve
Notes
Cook bok choy quickly to maintain its crisp texture.Use tamari for a gluten-free option.Blend tofu thoroughly for the smoothest sauce.Adjust seasoning to taste with extra soy sauce or acidity.
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