This light and flavorful Miso Tofu and Bok Choy Stir Fry is made with a rich miso sauce, woodsy shiitake mushrooms, crispy pan-fried tofu, and vibrant baby bok choy.
If you love the rich umami flavor of white miso, you’re going to love this dish! And the pan-fried tofu adds protein and hardiness. It's vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan! So easy, healthy and yummy!
Steps to make this stir-fry dish:
- FIRST: You'll want to get the moisture out of the tofu. Take the block of tofu and wrap it tightly in a kitchen towel for at least 30 minutes. (Or, use a tofu press to do the job!) Cut your tofu into two-inch cubes.
- SECOND: Slice the shiitake mushrooms, trim the ends of the baby bok choy and slice in half lengthwise, and slice the shallot.
- THIRD: Sear your tofu cubes in a wok or heavy skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- FOURTH: Stir-fry the garlic and ginger until fragrant. Then, add in your shiitake mushrooms and shallots and stir-fry until mushrooms have browned a bit.
- FIFTH: Make your miso sauce. Whisk together the miso paste and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- SIXTH: Toss in the baby bok choy, stir-frying quickly until just wilted but still green.
FINALLY: Toss the tofu cubes back into the wok and pour in the miso sauce, tossing until fully coated. Garnish with green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve while warm.
Miso Tofu and Bok Choy Stir Fry is a simple recipe that packs big umami flavor. It’s a healthy and hearty Asian-inspired dish!
This dish goes great with a side of brown rice. I opted for no rice because I'm cutting back on carbs, but brown rice (or quinoa) would be awesome with this dish!
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Tips & Tricks
- I used extra-firm tofu in this recipe so it doesn't fall apart during the stir-fry process.
- You'll want to get the moisture out of the tofu. Take the block of tofu and wrap it tightly in a kitchen towel or paper towels for at least 30 minutes. (Or, use a tofu press to do the job!)
- The baby bok choy cooks very quickly (i.e., it will wilt fast!) so just give it a quick stir fry to it doesn't get too wilted.
- Serve with brown or white rice if desired.
- You can easily switch out the protein in this dish if you don't want vegetarian. Try chicken, shrimp, beef, or pork using the same ingredients!
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Miso Tofu and Bok Choy Stir Fry
This light and flavorful Miso Tofu and Bok Choy Stir Fry is made with a rich miso sauce, woodsy shiitake mushrooms, crispy pan-fried tofu, and vibrant baby bok choy.
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large shallot, sliced
- 1 (5-ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 pound baby bok choy, thick ends removed and sliced in half lengthwise
For the Miso Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon organic white miso paste
- ¼ cup water
- Fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Black sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Discard the liquid of the tofu and tightly wrap the tofu block with a kitchen towel or paper towels to remove all of the moisture from the tofu, for at least 30 minutes. Cut the tofu into 2-inch cubes.
- Chop all of your veggies and set aside on the cutting board.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the tofu cubes to the wok in a single layer. Sear on each side until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the tofu from the wok and set aside in a bowl.
- Add in the other tablespoon of oil and stir in the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the shallots and shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry until mushrooms are slightly browned and shallots are translucent, another 2 minutes.
- Add in the baby bok choy, stir-frying quickly until just wilted but still green, about 1 minute.
- Toss the tofu cubes back into the wok and pour in the miso sauce, tossing until fully coated.
- Test for seasoning and add black pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve while warm.
Notes
- I used extra-firm tofu in this recipe so it doesn't fall apart during the stir-fry process.
- You'll want to get the moisture out of the tofu. Take the block of tofu and wrap it tightly in a kitchen towel or paper towels for at least 30 minutes. (Or, use a tofu press to do the job!)
- The baby bok choy cooks very quickly (i.e., it will wilt fast!) so just give it a quick stir fry to it doesn't get too wilted.
- Serve with brown or white rice if desired.
- You can easily switch out the protein in this dish if you don't want vegetarian. Try chicken, shrimp, beef, or pork using the same ingredients!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 18.9 mg
- Fat: 12.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.2 g
- Protein: 12.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: tofu miso stir fry, ginger miso stir fry, miso tofu recipe, tofu stir fry
Chef Dennis
I made this for a visiting vegetarian friend and she absolutely loved it!
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Asian Caucasian
That's awesome! What's great about this stir-fry dish is that you can add any protein and make it non-vegetarian too!
Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious
This looks like a delicious and easy healthy meal!
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Asian Caucasian
Yes! It sure is indeed!
Kushigalu
One of the best stir fry combo. I will be making this for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing
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Asian Caucasian
This is so darn easy to make too! And you can get creative with this dish by adding in extra veggies and different proteins!
Alexis
I love any dish with bok choy, it is such a delicious veggie. I love how it takes on the flavors of the dish.
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Julie
What a great way to enjoy tofu! This dish was so easy and came other great. The whole family loved it.
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Asian Caucasian
So glad they liked it! I like to switch out the protein in this stir-fry dish to make it interesting.
Robin
This dish was amazing! We will be making it a lot this spring.
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Asian Caucasian
It's a great dish for spring! Throw in whatever spring veggies you have on hand, as well as an optional protein!
Amy Liu Dong
Such an easy, delicious, and healthy dish to make for my husband. I am sure he will love this.
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Asian Caucasian
This truly is so easy, but very tasty as well. My family loves a good stir fry and this recipe is one of their faves!
Wanda
My family loves eating bok choy so I know this is a recipe they are going to devour!
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Asian Caucasian
Isn't bok choy just the best! I use it quite often, like in this tasty stir-fry dish!
Jen Sim
Hi Lesli, I am a big fan of shittake mushrooms and bok choi. This recipe was absolutely perfect. Thanks for sharing!
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Asian Caucasian
You're welcome, Jen! The ingredients are great, but you can always substitute the protein and veggies. Very versatile!
Leslie
Thank you for the tip to use extra firm tofu in this recipe! I so appreciate that! Love this meatless stir-fry recipe!
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Asian Caucasian
Extra firm tofu is a must in so many stir-fry dishes. Keeps the tofu from falling apart, especially in this dish!
Jacqueline Debono
I've only recently started using tofu and am always on the lookout for new recipe ideas! This stir fry was just lovely, easy to put together and full of flavour!
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Asian Caucasian
Tofu can be prepared in so many ways! If you want a crispier tofu, dredge it in corn starch first and fry in the wok with a little oil. So good!
Stine Mari
I love this dish! It is packing the flavor without weighing you down. So many yummy textures and flavors, and the mushrooms are a must!
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Asian Caucasian
My love of shiitake mushrooms is deep! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Linda
I love cooking with miso! And this tofu and bok choy stir fry will be my new favorite. So simple but full of umami flavor!
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Asian Caucasian
This stir-fry dish has tremendous flavor from the miso. It's on rotation in our house!
Lisa Farrow
I love an easy stir-fry recipe and this one is just beautiful! I’m also a huge tofu-lover so this will be on the dinner list this week! Yum!
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Asian Caucasian
This stir-fry has all good things! It's easy and healthy, and so delicious!