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Charah Tofu Stir Fry

Plant-based char siu — Charah sauce clings to tofu beautifully. Your every day dinner in less than 30 minutes.

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Diced char siu tofu with scallions in a skillet

Ingredients

  • 14 oz firm tofu (1 pack), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Charah Char Siu BBQ Sauce
  • 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp Charah chili oil (optional but highly recommended)

Method

  1. 1
    Cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and press dry.
  2. 2
    Toss tofu cubes with 1 tbsp neutral oil.
  3. 3
    Add salt, black pepper and cornstarch. Try to sprinkle or dust in cornstarch so it sticks to the tofu instead of clumping together. Toss or mix.
  4. 4
    Heat oil in a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and sear undisturbed 2 minutes per side, until golden and lightly crisp all over, about 8 minutes total. Alternatively, cook at 400°F in an air fryer for 20 minutes, flip mid-way then cook on stovetop for the following steps.
  5. 5
    Add the scallions and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  6. 6
    Add Charah sauce in the last minute, tossing until the sauce clings and turns glossy. Add 1 tbsp of water if it starts to burn.
  7. 7
    Turn off stovetop. Add Charah chili oil if using.
  8. 8
    Serve over rice/noodles, in lettuce cups, or eat as-is.

Tips

  • Press tofu and dry well before tossing to make extra crispy.
  • Extra-firm tofu works as well. Soft or silken will fall apart.