Five Spice Tofu
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Five Spice Tofu

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Five Spice Tofu

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • carrots 200g
  • mushrooms 150g
  • celery 100g
The aromatics
  • ginger 1 tbsp (minced)
  • garlic 2 cloves (minced)
The sauce & seasonings
  • five-spice powder 1 tsp
  • salt to taste (approx. ¼ tsp)
  • sugar to taste (approx. ½ tsp)
  • oil 1 tbsp
  • water starch 1 tbsp
  • small red chili peppers 1-2 (chopped)

menu_book Directions

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.
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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.
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Step 3
Step 3
Stir-fry evenly, then add the diced carrots.
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Step 4
Step 4
After stir-frying for 1 minute, add the diced mushrooms.
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Step 5
Step 5
Stir-fry until the mushrooms are soft, then add the diced celery.
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Step 6
Step 6
Continue stir-frying for 1 minute, then add a small amount of salt and sugar.
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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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