Delicious and Flavorful Stir-Fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili, Perfect with Rice

How to Make Stir-fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili

• 1

  Prepare the ingredients

  After buying the tofu, cut it in half lengthwise and drain the water.

  Wash the lemongrass and chili, then slice them thinly and chop them finely. Peel and mince the garlic.

  

  
• 2

  Fry the tofu

  Add 50ml of cooking oil into the pan and heat the oil. Next, add the tofu and fry over medium heat until the tofu is golden brown on both sides, then remove it.

  Let the tofu cool a bit, then cut it into small pieces lengthwise.

  

  

  
• 3

  Make stir-fried tofu with lemongrass and chili

  Reuse the pan you used to fry the tofu, drain some of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Then, add minced garlic, 1/2 of the minced lemongrass and chili, and sauté until fragrant and golden.

  When the garlic, lemongrass, and chili are fragrant and golden, add the tofu and stir-fry evenly over medium heat for about 3 minutes.

  After that, start seasoning with: 1 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Stir well to allow the tofu to absorb the seasoning, then taste and adjust as needed.

  Finally, add the remaining minced lemongrass and chili, stir well for another 3 minutes, then turn off the heat.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Final Product

  The dish of stir-fried tofu with lemongrass and chili is fragrant. Each piece of tofu is golden brown, with a crispy outer layer and a soft, appealing inside. The tofu absorbs a savory and sweet seasoning that is incredibly delicious, and when paired with hot rice, it’s simply irresistible!