Spicy Garlic Tofu Stir Fry

4.85 from 46 votes

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 Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Tofu

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Sarah

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)

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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.

Nutrition

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