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Pumpkin wok with tofu served
Healthy and tasty pumpkin wok with tofu

Butternut Squash and Tofu Stir-Fry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Quick Meals
Wok cooking essence is speed and high heat. Goal is ingredients getting 'kissed' by hot metal, searing (called 'wok hei', wok breath), but staying crisp fresh inside. Here squash sweetness harmonizes perfectly with salty soy sauce and spicy chili, creating true umami bomb.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 360 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Wok or thick large skillet
  • Grater for ginger

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Prep everything ('mise en place'), frying is fast! Cut squash into thin batons (like fries), pepper into strips, onion into rings. Grate ginger/garlic.

Tip: If you start cutting during cooking, everything burns.
2 ✓

Cube tofu, blot water. Heat wok smoking hot, pour 1 tbsp sesame oil, fry tofu golden. Remove/set aside.

Tip: Hot oil sears crust on tofu instantly so doesn't stick.
3 ✓

Pour remaining oil in wok. Toss in squash, sear shaking 4-5 mins until spotting.

Tip: Don't stir with spoon, shake wok to not break veg.
4 ✓

Add pepper, ginger, garlic, chili. Fry further 2 mins. Aromas explode now.

Tip: Garlic burns fast, so goes in later than squash.
5 ✓

Return tofu, drizzle soy sauce. Toss 1 min to coat.

Tip: Soy sauce sugars caramelize on veggies.
6 ✓

Kill heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds, scallions, lots of cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tip: Asian dishes best fresh while veg still crunchy.

Recipe FAQ

Why did pumpkin fall apart?
Likely cut too small or overcooked. In wok squash must stay firm to bite, not puree. Cut thin strips, not cubes!

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Butternut Squash (peeled)
  • 7 oz Firm Tofu
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 stalks Scallions (Green Onions)
  • 3 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil (Toasted)
  • 0.5 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch White Pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro