Garlic Ginger Tofu

Name: Garlic Ginger Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 3.86 stars

59 Ratings
45 Reviews
7 Photos

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

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

Squeeze lime juice over tofu before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

216 calories; protein 18.3g 37% DV; carbohydrates 6.2g 2% DV; fat 15.2g 23% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 141.9mg 6% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (45)

Most helpful positive review

Kate Young

12/18/2005

We love this in my house. I think I have it memorized I make it so much. I use 1 lb of tofu since there's only two of us and add 3 tsps garlic. I also use ground ginger because it tastes the same as fresh (I made it with fresh ginger the first time I made it.) and I always have it on hand. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Mortiferouslatte

03/03/2008

I make something alot like this. Instead we drain the tofu cube it heat the pan and add some olive oil then sautéed the tofu for about twenty minutes when its 5 minutes from being finished i add low sodium soy sauce about 2 inches or more of fresh ginger (i love ginger thats prob. too much for most ppl)and minced garlic and cook it for the last 5 mins. I always eat it over jasmine rice. Its a very similar recipe. Read More

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59 Ratings

5 star values: 19
4 star values: 21
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 2

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Kate Young

12/17/2005

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Mortiferouslatte

03/03/2008

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RANDI5

03/16/2005

This was great! I added sesame seeds for some additional flavor and stir-fried veggies in the sauce that was left in the wok. I will definitely make this again. Read More

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Tami Jones

05/01/2008

pretty bland as is you really need to pan fry the tofu with onion then add carrots and some mushrooms. I then added chicken broth with some corn startch and had a great sauce. Read More

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Mrs Possum 08

06/12/2006

This is a great recipe for beginners like me. I had never cooked with tofu before and found this dish easy to prepare and delicious. I topped the dish with fresh spring onion and also the dry fried version found at Asian grocery stores. Thanks for posting this recipe. I'll definitely prepare this again. Read More

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Kalex

01/30/2008

We enjoyed this but it was a little bland at first. I added some garlic powder extra tamari and about a tablespoon of peanut butter during the last 10 minutes of cooking. I think this helped make it a little more flavorful. Read More

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LizNix

09/10/2007

We really liked this recipe. I used 1 lb. of tofu since there are only 2 of us. I used ground ginger and I added some honey (diluted in hot water) towards the end. Mixed with sauteed veggies over sushi rice - Yum! It heats up really well too. Read More

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GREENCHI2020

04/23/2005

Great asian inspired taste of ginger and garlic the lime added a lot completing the dish. I liked it a lot but my husband rated it slightly less enthusiastically. Read More

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CHLAMYGIRL

03/22/2006

simple and quick. i love this. i added carrot and corriander for colour and served with brown rice pasta. will become a staple weekday meal. Read More

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This was great! I added sesame seeds for some additional flavor and stir-fried veggies in the sauce that was left in the wok. I will definitely make this again.

pretty bland as is you really need to pan fry the tofu with onion then add carrots and some mushrooms. I then added chicken broth with some corn startch and had a great sauce.

Great asian inspired taste of ginger and garlic the lime added a lot completing the dish. I liked it a lot but my husband rated it slightly less enthusiastically.