Best Garlic Ginger Tofu Recipes

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SATAY TOFU SKEWERS WITH GARLIC & GINGER PAK CHOI



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Stay full for longer with these protein-packed satay skewers served with pak choi and peanuts. They make a tasty vegan supper in just 25 minutes

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
1 tsp light soy sauce
pinch of chilli flakes
1 lime , ½ juiced, ½ cut into wedges
200g firm tofu (see tip, below), cut into chunks
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 garlic clove , sliced
small piece of ginger , sliced
200g pak choi , leaves separated
1 tbsp roasted peanuts
4 skewers (soak in cold water for 20 mins if they're wooden)

Steps:

  • Mix the peanut butter, soy, chilli and lime juice together with 50ml water. Pour half into a roasting tin, add the chunks of tofu and stir to coat. Leave to marinate for 30 mins if you have time, then thread onto four skewers and put on a baking tray.
  • Heat the grill to its highest setting. Grill the tofu for 4 mins on each side until nicely browned and crisp. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan or wok. Add the garlic and ginger and sizzle for 1 min or so, then tip in the pak choi and cook for about 3 mins until wilted.
  • Divide the pak choi and skewers between plates. Sprinkle over the peanuts, drizzle over the remaining sauce and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

GARLIC GINGER TOFU



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From All Recipes. I don't think I would cook this for a full 30 minutes. Update: This works as written, but I think it would be easier to marinate the tofu in the ginger, garlic and soy sauce and then add it to a greased pan. Very tasty though.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 lime
1 tablespoon tamari
2 lbs firm tofu

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add tofu to the pan with tamari, and stir to coat.
  • Cover, and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 139.7, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 9.6

GARLIC-GINGER TOFU SAUTE



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Categories     Stir-Fry     Tofu     Healthy

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 block extra firm tofu, drained
4 tsp olive oil
4 tsp garlic, minced
3 c swiss chard, chopped
1/2 c chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp almond butter
3 tsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp honey or mirin
pinch red pepper

Steps:

  • In small pan over medium heat, saute tofu and 2 tsp garlic in olive oil, 5 min. Remove tofu from pan. In same pan, saute Swiss chard in 2 tsp olive oil until soft, 3 min. Return tofu to pan. Add chicken broth, ginger and remaining garlic. Cook over medium heat, 3 min. In bowl, mix almond butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey (or mirin) and red pepper. Serve sauce over sauteed tofu and chard.

GARLIC GINGER TOFU WITH MUSHROOMS



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Categories     Bean     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic bulbs, minced
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons inced fresh ginger root.
1 black firm tofu, cut into one inch cubes
1 tablespoon tamari
8 oz baby bella mushrooms

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a wok or skillet. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for one minute. Add the tofu to the pan with the tamari and stir to coat. Cover and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook uncovered for an additional five minutes. Serve with rice

GARLIC GINGER TOFU



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This easy, braised tofu dish is great served with steamed rice and vegetables.

Provided by Syd

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 lime
1 tablespoon tamari, or to taste
2 pounds firm tofu

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute. Add tofu to the pan with tamari, and stir to coat. Cover, and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

GINGER-GARLIC TOFU



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Categories     Tofu

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup black rice or balsamic vinegar
2 14 0z blocks extra firm tofu
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 4" piece of ginger
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup soy sauce
Cilantro

Steps:

  • Place tofu on towels and gently remove liquid Bring vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar to a small boil and then pour over tofu to marinate for 1 hour + Sautee garlic and ginger. Drain tofu and add to skillet 5-7 mins per side. Add reserved marinade and reduce to glaze tofu, 2 mins.

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