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Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry

Asian, Egg & Tofu, Side Dish, Vegetables

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Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry – a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare.

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry - a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare. | RotiNRice.com

Today’s recipe, Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry is a relatively new addition to our weekly rotation. While I often cook soybean sprouts, dried tofu is an ingredient I recently discovered at my local Asian grocery store. I enjoy tofu and like the convenience of having this ingredient in my pantry.

Tofu is soybean curd made by coagulating hot fresh soy milk. It can be further processed to produce dried tofu and fermented tofu. The byproduct of boiling soy milk is a film or “skin” that forms over the surface. This can be made into dried yellowish sheets often used as a wrapper for vegetables and meats. These skins can also be bunched up to create “sticks” and are normally used in soups.

Tofu is indispensable in Asian cuisine and has become very popular in the West. As it has very little flavor of its own, it is a great addition to soups, casseroles, stir-fries, and even desserts. It absorbs whatever flavor is added to it. Tofu is also a great source of protein and is a staple in vegetarian cuisine.

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry - a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare. | RotiNRice.com

Though I am familiar with koyadofu which is Japanese freeze dried tofu, this dried tofu is new to me. I have probably eaten it many times in vegetarian dishes but have never used it in my own cooking. They come in three forms, strips, balls, and slices. They are really handy to have in the pantry as it stores well and can be easily reconstituted by soaking in hot water. They have the firmness of fully cooked meat and is especially good in braised dishes.

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry - a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare. | RotiNRice.com

Note: Soybean sprouts are different from mung bean sprouts. They are sprouted from soybeans which are are bigger and firmer than the more popular mung bean sprouts. For this recipe, you can use mung bean sprouts if preferred. If you are using mung bean sprouts, only add them in the last one minute of stir frying.

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry - a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare. | RotiNRice.com

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry - a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda Ooi

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 oz dried tofu (56g) or 4 oz (113g) deep fried tofu
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red chili (seeded and thinly sliced)
  • 1 green chili (seeded and thinly sliced)
  • 1½ lb soybean sprout (trimmed, rinsed, and drained) (675g)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Rehydrate dried tofu in a bowl with 2 cups hot water for 15 - 20 minutes. Drain and slice tofu into ¼ inch strips. If using deep fried tofu, soak in hot water for a few minutes to remove excess oil. Drain and cut into slices about ¼ inch thick.
  • In a wok, heat sesame oil. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add red and green chilies and reconstituted tofu. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add soybean sprouts, soy sauce, and salt. Stir-fry for another 3 minutes on high heat.
  • Remove, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
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I hope you will give this tasty Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry a try. It is a healthy vegan side dish that takes only minutes to prepare.

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry - a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare. | RotiNRice.com

Soybean Sprouts and Dried Tofu Stir-fry - a tasty vegan dish with a meaty texture using convenient reconstituted dried tofu. Takes only minutes to prepare. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


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  1. Pam says

    April 29, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    Congrats with the awards! Love your recipe with all the sesame!

    Reply
  2. Roti n Rice says

    April 29, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Thanks Pam!

    Reply
  3. 5starfoodie says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Yummy stir-fry, I need to try these soybean sprouts soon! Congrats on your new comment system!!!

    Reply
  4. Yummy Team says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    Congrats on your awards, Biren!! Thats a colorful and yummy stirfry..

    Reply
  5. Rick says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    Thank you for the award! You are so sweet! So is that tofu!

    Reply
  6. roxan says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    YUM! That looks so good. I'm going to look for dried tofu the next time I'm at Nijiya.

    Congrats on the awards.

    Reply
  7. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    Thanks and I hope you will give the soybean sprouts a try. Thank you also for your advice. Much appreciated 🙂

    Reply
  8. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  9. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    You are most welcomed Rick! That tofu is really good 🙂

    Reply
  10. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    I like the chewy texture of the dried tofu. It is also very convenient to have in the pantry. Thank you.

    Reply
  11. bunkycooks says

    April 29, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Hi Biren! Congrats on your awards and thank you for passing them on to me! I enjoy reading your posts and love to receive your comments on my blog (through FB). 😉 Have a great day!

    Reply
  12. Namitha says

    April 29, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    excellent !!! congrats on your awards and thanks a ton for thinking about us 🙂

    Reply
  13. lequan@luvtoeat says

    April 29, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    Congrats on your awards Biren! You're definitely well deserving of them. I liked reading your list of 10. And I especially liked #'s 7 and 8…teehee.
    Hmmm, I don't think I've tried the dried tofu before. Will look for them next time I pick up some tofu. Your dish looks and sounds great. This is a perfect healthy dish for my kiddies, minus the chili.

    Reply
  14. Angie's Recipes says

    April 29, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    I love bean sprouts….this stir-fry looks so appetizing.

    Reply
  15. Stella says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Congratulations Biren!
    This stir fry looks so incredibly good to me right now. It's dinner time here, and I'm starved. You know. your tofu looks like tempeh to me. Maybe not??

    Reply
  16. Kamalika says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Dear Biren, First of all congrats on ur awards….and secondly thanks a ton for sharing the awards with us…thats really very sweet of u….i too love ur blog as well….
    I never knew about dried tofu…this is one of the reasons behind why I love your blog…always u introduce ur readers with somthing knew and creative…the dish looks grt…..take care and have a nice day…

    Reply
  17. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    I will figure it out and hopefully comment at your blog soon 🙂

    Reply
  18. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    You are very welcomed 🙂

    Reply
  19. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    Thanks LeQuan! Well, laundry is my least favorite of chores. I have yet to come across someone who loves to do ironing 😉

    The dried tofu is great as it can be stored in the pantry. I also love its chewy texture.

    Reply
  20. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    I buy bean sprouts every week. Great in stir-fries and fried noodles 🙂

    Reply
  21. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    Thanks Stella! It's not tempeh but a kind of meat substitute. It's made of soy and has a chewy texture.

    Reply
  22. rotinrice says

    April 29, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    You are most welcomed Kamalika. I appreciate your comments 🙂

    Reply
  23. redkathy says

    April 29, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Congrats on the awards. Love the stir fry. The tofu on the other hand, not for me although it does look beautiful! I use this comment system as well. Works perfectly!

    Reply
  24. denise fletcher says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:49 am

    Congrats on the awards Biren 😉 Boy, I tell you, it really is getting to be like Oscar night around here LOLOL And I don't think it's about to end any time soon!

    This dish is what I would call Asian soul food. Simple, wholesome, nothing fancy but boy, if you're Asian, missing home, somewhere far away and all alone, the sight of something like this will probably make you cry *sniffle*

    Reply
  25. Rumana Rawat says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Hello Biren,
    This stir fry looks very tasty, i have never eaten dry tofu, but this look it self my mouth is watering. Now i'll start hunting for dry tofu:-) lovely dish thanks for sharing..

    Reply
  26. momgateway says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:55 am

    Congratulations for your award!

    Reply
  27. penny aka jeroxie says

    April 30, 2010 at 2:48 am

    Awesome. Nice, clean and simple

    Reply
  28. Elin says

    April 30, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Hi Biren…that is a delicious veggie dish. My favourites in one dish 🙂 and congrats for your award. Keep them coming:)

    Reply
  29. Cristina says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:05 am

    Congrats on your well-deserved award, Biren! =) I'm not familiar using tofu, but I know it's high in protein and "good for you" I do need to try it.

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  30. MaryMoh says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:36 am

    Congrats on your awards! Keep blogging 😀 Dried tofu is new to me but your dish looks very dish. Would be lovely with rice.

    Reply
  31. Cherine says

    April 30, 2010 at 7:16 am

    Hello Biren,
    Congrats on ur awards, you deserve them!!!….and thank you for the award, that's too sweet 🙂 I love your blog!!

    Reply
  32. anncoo says

    April 30, 2010 at 9:02 am

    Congrats on your awards. I love beancurd and tofu and like your dish very much, so delicious and healthy!

    Reply
  33. Casey Angelova says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:09 am

    This recipe looks great! I am loving tofu lately. Congratulations on the awards. I really appreciate you sharing the award with me. Thank you!!!

    Reply
  34. Jay says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Hy Biren,

    Congrats on your well deserved awards…My heartiest wishes for many more success in blogging dear.

    Reply
  35. tigerfish says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:48 am

    I love tofu but I have to say those tofu puffs are not my favorite.

    Reply
  36. jen@womanvgood says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:59 am

    I'm not sure if I know what those are…is it the same for what's used to make inari?

    Reply
  37. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    Hi Jen! Glad to see you back 🙂 These are more like a meat substitute and is more dense. It has to be reconstituted by soaking in hot water. The tofu pockets used for inari are deep fried, lighter in texture, and need not be reconstituted.

    Reply
  38. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    Thanks! I do like this comment system as it gives me the ability to respond to each comment. So far it is working well 🙂

    Reply
  39. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    Thanks Denise! I don't know about the Oscars but it is quite a parade! LOL!

    I like the way you put it – Asian soul food. I buy bean sprouts every week, the mung bean ones for noodles and this soybean ones for stir-fry. I know it is a lot of work but I like to trim them. They taste so much better. Do you trim yours?

    Reply
  40. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Hi Rumana! You can also used deep fried tofu if you can't find this dried tofu.

    Reply
  41. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks and thanks for visiting!

    Reply
  42. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Thanks Elin and thanks for visiting! Yes, some of my favorites in there as well. We do eat a lot of tofu.

    Reply
  43. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks Cristina! Yes, tofu is not only "good for you", it is also delicious. We do eat a lot of tofu.

    Reply
  44. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    Thanks Mary! I love tofu and have it almost daily. Dried tofu is very "meat" like. You may have tasted it without realizing it is tofu. You can always use deep fried tofu for this dish.

    Reply
  45. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    Thanks Cherine and you are most welcomed. I love your blog too! You have inspired me to try Middle Eastern food and I am really enjoying it.

    Reply
  46. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Thanks Ann! Yes, beancurd and tofu are delicious! I try include a little of it in my cooking each day.

    Reply
  47. subhie says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    congrats on d awards..and yummy n inviting stir fry!

    Reply
  48. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    Tofu is healthy and delicious and we eat a lot of it. Always have some form of it at home. Thanks and you are most welcomed 🙂

    Reply
  49. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    Thanks Jay!

    Reply
  50. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    You can always use fresh tofu. Just lightly pan fry it so that it will hold up better when mixed with the bean sprouts.

    Reply
  51. rotinrice says

    April 30, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Thanks Subhie!

    Reply
  52. Nancy/SpicieFoodie says

    April 30, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    Wow Thanks Biren!!! and congrats to all the other winners too:)

    Reply
  53. Lazaro says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    Wonderful tofu dish. I will be posting a tofu dish on Sunday…seems like we are on the same wavelength. Congrats on the awards, I'm sure you have many more to come. Cheers!

    Reply
  54. Liren says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Congrats on the award! The dried tofu looks delicious!

    Reply
  55. Jagruti says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    Congrats on your awrds!! stir fried looks good…We use tofu in our house too, never seen dried tofu..

    Reply
  56. Reeni says

    May 1, 2010 at 1:51 am

    That is one of the most delicious stir-fry's I've ever seen! Very tempting! I never had dry tofu before. Congrats on all your well-deserved awards.

    Reply
  57. shahana says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:49 am

    Sounds new to me! Looks so so tempting!

    Reply
  58. rotinrice says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:18 am

    You are most welcomed Nancy 🙂

    Reply
  59. rotinrice says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:19 am

    I love tofu. Looking forward to your post. Thanks!

    Reply
  60. rotinrice says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:19 am

    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  61. rotinrice says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Thanks! Tofu is delicious and I am really glad you like it too. Dried tofu is a really handy pantry item.

    Reply
  62. rotinrice says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Thanks Reeni!

    Reply
  63. rotinrice says

    May 1, 2010 at 3:22 am

    It is vegetarian and really handy to have in the pantry.

    Reply
  64. rotinrice says

    May 11, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    Thanks Penny! I cook this quite often as it is easy and simple 🙂

    Reply
  65. remodeling says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:16 pm

    I bought 2 packets of kouya tofu on my last trip to Japan, after trying it for the first time at a temple in Koyasan. It's summer in Australia right now but I might give this recipe a go anyway.

    Cheers

    Reply
  66. rotinrice says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Hi, thanks for visiting 🙂 Koya dofu is different from dried tofu but I don't see why it would not work. I do enjoy koya and must get some stock of it soon. Hope you enjoy the dish.

    Reply
  67. halloween says

    September 21, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    Hello there!
    Can you help me with a doubt? (well actually two)
    Is it possible to make ague dashi tofu with kouya tofu? Would it be less "watery" than the normal/fresh one?
    And.. to make the crumbs.. I´ve always seen mom using fresh tofu to make crumbs to add to fish nuggets. In the case of the kouya tofu, would I crumble it "dry"?
    Arigatou!

    Reply

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