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Stir-Fried Tofu Pancakes

A glazed take on Tofu Pancakes, built on soy and ginger and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 25 min and easily enough for 2 people.

4.6 from 1,615 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Tofu Pancakes
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the soy and ginger elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the toasted sesame oil and the rest of the soy and ginger flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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