Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2

Stir-Fried Leeks with Tofu

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.

Ingredients

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.

Recipe Notes

Tips

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!