SPICY VEGAN MANGO AND TOFU STIR-FRY

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This is a vegan sweet and spicy tofu stir fry that was inspired by a dish I get at my local Thai restaurant. I've been working through this recipe for several years now but finally have created something I love. Ensuring all of the ingredients are thinly cut results in uniform cooking as well as a crunchy and addictive texture. This recipe also works great with chicken if tofu isn't your thing!

Provided by Curran

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (8 ounce) can diced pineapple, undrained
½ cup vegetable broth
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 habanero pepper, stemmed, or more to taste
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 stalks celery, cut into very thin strips
2 large carrots, cut into thin strips
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and cut into thin strips
2 green chile peppers, cut into very thin strips
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped scallions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple, broth, mango, habanero, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and turmeric in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour sauce contents carefully into the bowl of a food processor or electric blender and mix until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place tofu in a large mixing bowl and add enough cornstarch to lightly coat all pieces.
  • Heat a wok over high heat. Add vegetable oil to the hot wok; heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add tofu and stir-fry until uniformly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate and set aside.
  • Place celery, carrots, mangos, and green peppers into the wok and stir-fry until they are soft and have a bright color while remaining firm, about 5 minutes. Add tofu back to the pan with sauce and combine well. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve topped with cilantro and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 834.5 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

GIN Nails
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This stir-fry is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Aqash Jutt
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I love the sweet and tangy flavor of the sauce.


Ga bby
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick, easy, and delicious!


Umar Hashim
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I made this stir-fry for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Sonu Kumar
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I'm not vegan, but I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. This stir-fry is a great option.


Shan Nadeem
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables.


Tete Garteh
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I added some extra chili peppers to give it a bit more heat. It was perfect!


Bishwas Nepal
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. It was crispy and flavorful.


AMJID ALI SHAH
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Chinaza Amadi
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The sauce is amazing! I could eat it on anything.


Cassidy Kraft
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I love the colorful mix of vegetables in this dish.


Daniel Cottier
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This was my first time cooking tofu, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the stir-fry was delicious.


The ender dragon Mincraft
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I made this stir-fry for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Ayaj Bithi
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This stir-fry was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and spicy was perfect. The tofu was crispy and the vegetables were cooked just right.