Garlic Bok Choy Tofu Stir-Fry
type: Recipe
headline: Garlic Bok Choy Tofu Stir-Fry for Rice Bowls
description: Cook garlic bok choy tofu stir-fry with firm tofu, pak choi, soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch, and vegetarian oyster sauce alternatives.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: vegetarian, tofu, weeknight, rice-bowl
recipe yield: 3 servings
prep time: PT15M
cook time: PT14M
total time: PT29M
recipe ingredient: tofu: 400 g / 14 oz firm tofu.
recipe ingredient: bok choy: 450 g / 1 lb.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 3 cloves.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 1 tsp grated (optional).
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce or oyster sauce: 1 tbsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: toasted sesame oil: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice: Cooked rice, to serve (optional).
recipe instructions: Prepare tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Pat tofu dry, cut into cubes, and toss lightly with cornstarch.
recipe instructions: Brown tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook tofu in a hot skillet until golden on a few sides, then move it to a plate.
recipe instructions: Cook bok choy
  type: HowToStep
  text: Stir-fry bok choy stems first with garlic and ginger, then add leaves so they wilt but stay green.
recipe instructions: Finish sauce
  type: HowToStep
  text: Return tofu with soy sauce, mushroom oyster sauce if using, sesame oil, and a splash of water. Toss gently.
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about: Bok choy
about: Firm tofu
about: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce
mentions: Baby bok choy, pak choi, and larger bok choy all work; separate stems and leaves for even cooking.
mentions: Firm or extra-firm tofu is easiest for beginners because it browns without breaking as easily.
mentions: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce gives the best meat-free savory depth.
mentions: Use spinach, napa cabbage, green cabbage, or broccoli instead of bok choy.
mentions: Use hoisin plus soy sauce if vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce is unavailable.
mentions: Use mushrooms instead of tofu if you want a vegetable-only side.
mentions: Bok choy: Pak choi, Baby bok choy, Spinach or green cabbage. Cook stems before leaves. Spinach cooks much faster and should be added at the end.
mentions: Firm tofu: Extra-firm tofu, Smoked tofu, Mushrooms. Pat tofu dry before browning. Smoked tofu is firmer and needs less cooking time.
mentions: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce: Regular oyster sauce, Hoisin plus soy sauce, Extra soy sauce with sugar. Use vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce for a meat-free dish with the most rounded flavor.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can I use spinach instead of bok choy?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Add spinach at the end because it wilts much faster than bok choy stems.
main entity: Is garlic bok choy tofu vegan?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: It can be vegan if you use vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce or replace oyster sauce with soy sauce and a little hoisin.
main entity: How do I keep tofu from sticking?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Pat it dry, use a hot nonstick or well-seasoned pan, and let each side brown before turning.

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