Five Spice Tofu

Five Spice Tofu

This vibrant and flavorful stir-fry combines crisp carrots, earthy mushrooms, and fresh celery with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a hint of heat from red chili peppers. Enhanced by the warm, complex notes of five-spice powder, this dish is a delicious balance of textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Quick and easy to prepare, the vegetables are stir-fried to perfection—tender yet crunchy—and coated in a light, glossy sauce thickened with water starch. The subtle sweetness from a touch of sugar and the savory depth of salt tie everything together, while the chili peppers add a spicy kick. Perfect as a side or served over rice for a satisfying vegetarian meal, this stir-fry is a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, zesty, and aromatic dishes ready in minutes!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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carrots
200g
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mushrooms
150g
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celery
100g

The aromatics

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ginger
1 tbsp (minced)
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garlic
2 cloves (minced)

The sauce & seasonings

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five-spice powder
1 tsp
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salt
to taste (approx. ¼ tsp)
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sugar
to taste (approx. ½ tsp)
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oil
1 tbsp
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water starch
1 tbsp
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small red chili peppers
1-2 (chopped)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Cut the carrots, mushrooms, and celery into small cubes, and mince the ginger and garlic. Finely chop the small red chili peppers.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, add the minced ginger and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add a suitable amount of five-spice powder.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Stir-fry evenly, then add the diced carrots.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After stir-frying for 1 minute, add the diced mushrooms.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir-fry until the mushrooms are soft, then add the diced celery.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Continue stir-frying for 1 minute, then add a small amount of salt and sugar.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Stir-fry evenly, then add a small amount of water starch to thicken the sauce, and sprinkle with chopped small red chili peppers.

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