How To Make Mongolian Tofu Recipe
A flavorful vegetarian version of the classic Mongolian Beef dish, made with crispy tofu and a sweet, spicy sauce.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 14 oz. block of extra-firm tofu
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
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Press tofu to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes and coat in cornstarch.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until crispy and golden brown on all sides.
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In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
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Add sauce to skillet with tofu and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce has thickened and tofu is coated.
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Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories : 312kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 1504mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugars : 13g
- Protein : 15g
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