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Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu

By Sho @ Hungry for Thai on Jan 29th 2025 Sho

Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu is a dish popular in various Asian cuisines. It’s super quick and easy to make, perfect for a fuss-free meal. Whether you pair it with rice porridge or steamed rice, it works beautifully. The flavors are amazing, and it’s a light, comforting dish that’s easy on the stomach.

Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu

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What you'll need

  • Puff Tofu: Light and airy tofu that soaks up the flavors of the sauce while remaining delightfully spongy.
  • Cooking Oil: Used to stir-fry the ingredients, ensuring everything cooks evenly and develops a slight caramelization.
  • Garlic: Adds a fragrant, savory aroma that forms the base of the dish.
  • Leeks: Sweet and mild, providing a tender texture and a fresh flavor.
  • Minced Pork: Adds richness and protein, complementing the tofu and leeks.
  • Oyster Sauce: A savory, umami-packed seasoning that ties all the flavors together.
  • Light Soy Sauce: Adds a touch of saltiness and enhances the dish’s overall taste.
  • Water (optional): Keeps the dish moist and helps the flavors meld together.
  • Red Chili: A garnish for a spicy kick and a pop of vibrant color.

In Thailand, there’s this type of street-side restaurant called “Khao Tom Kui”—basically a place where you eat rice porridge with a bunch of side dishes.

I love going there with my friends! We always order a ridiculous amount of food, but somehow it still feels light and comforting.

This dish is one of my must-orders every time, and honestly, it’s so easy to make at home. The flavor? Absolutely spot on. I dare you to try it—you won’t regret it!

If you prefer not to add any meat, the flavor remains wonderfully rich and satisfying. The leeks and puff tofu soak up the savory seasonings beautifully, creating a wholesome and delicious dish that also happens to be a fantastic vegan option. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for everyone to enjoy!

Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu

Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Serves

2

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Ingredients

Calories: 623kcal Total Fat: 43g Protein: 29g Carbs: 33g Sodium: 1237mg

Steps

  • Cooking Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu:

    1. If using firm tofu, cut it into cubes and fry until crispy. If using egg tofu, slice it into rounds. Fry the tofu until the outside is golden and crispy, then set aside. For a quicker option, you can use puff tofu directly.

      For a quicker option, you can use puff tofu directly.

    2. Lightly crush the garlic to release its aroma.

      Lightly crush the garlic

    3. Slice the red chili and set aside.

      Slice the red chili and set aside.

    4. Cut the leeks into thin strips, about half a centimeter thick. Rinse and drain well, then set aside.

      Cut the leeks into thin strips

    5. Heat a pan over medium heat and add cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the crushed garlic and stir-fry briefly until fragrant.

      Heat a pan over medium heat and add cooking oil. add the crushed garlic and stir-fry briefly until fragrant.

    6. Add the minced pork and stir-fry until partially cooked. Then, add the leeks and season with oyster sauce and light soy sauce. Stir-fry briefly until the leeks are slightly tender.

      Add the minced pork and stir-fry until partially cooked.Then, add the leeksseason with oyster sauce-Stir-Fried Leeks with TofuSeason with light soy sauce-Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu

    7. Add the puff tofu and mix well, ensuring it absorbs the flavors of the sauce. If too dry, add a little water. Stir in sliced red chili if you prefer it cooked. Enjoy with steamed rice or rice porridge.

      Add the puff tofu and mix wellIf too dry, add a little water Stir in sliced red chili if you prefer it cooked. Enjoy with steamed rice or rice porridge.

Nutritional info

% of daily value
protein: 29g
57%
fat: 43g
67%
carbs: 33g
11%
fiber: 4g
16%
saturatedFat: 7g
35%
sugar: 9g
sodium: 1237mg
52%
cholesterol: 63mg
21%

Calorie Breakdown

Protein

112 cal

Fat

383 cal

Carbs

129 cal

Tips

When stir-fried, leeks usually take about 2-3 minutes to soften while retaining a slight crunch. If you prefer them softer, you can cook them for a bit longer, but they don’t require much time to become tender and flavorful.

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Comfort Food Egg-free Healthy Kid-friendly Pork Quick & Easy Stir-fry Street Food Traditional