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Easy Vegan Mongolian Tofu Recipe

Mongolian Tofu Recipe

This crispy Mongolian tofu stir fry combines spongy tofu pieces, green onions, and a sticky Mongolian sauce. Perfect on a bed of rice for a quick, flavorful meal!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Tofu

  • 1 block medium firm tofu, frozen and thawed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1-2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tbsp grated ginger
  • 3 green onions, sliced

Sauce

  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce I used the mushroom dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

Instructions
 

Tofu Prep

  • Make sure the tofu has been frozen and thawed as this affects the texture.
  • Gently squeeze any excess liquid out of the tofu. Pressing it may cause it to fall apart so it's best to do this with your hands over the sink.
  • Tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces and add them into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add 2 tbsp of cornstarch and toss them gently to combine.

Cooking Tofu

  • In a non-stick pan on medium heat, add the oil and the tofu.
  • Cook the tofu until it's golden and crispy on all sides. Around 8-10 mins.
  • Next, add in the ginger, garlic and green onions and cook for another 1-2 mins.

Adding Sauce

  • Now, add in the water, dark soy sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch slurry.
  • Continue cooking for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the tofu with your favourite vegetables if desired on a bed of rice. Enjoy!

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Notes

GF: Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish completely gluten free. 
Tofu: Medium firm tofu is SO good in this dish as it has such a unique texture, however you can make it with firm tofu if desired. 
Spice Level: Feel free to add in a hot chili or hot chili flakes to make this dish spicy. 
Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. 
Note: Nutritional information is approximate and may vary depending on the brands and specific ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg
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