5-Minute Scallion Tofu Recipe You’ll Crave
Crispy scallion tofu made with garlic, soy sauce, and fresh scallions. A quick vegan recipe perfect over rice, noodles, or salad. Easy, healthy, and packed with flavor!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
- 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu about 14 oz / 400 g, pressed and cubed
- 4 scallions green onions, sliced (reserve some green tops for garnish)
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for frying, e.g. canola, avocado, or sunflower
- 2 tablespoons water to loosen the sauce, optional
Prepare the tofu – Pat dry and cut into cubes.
Fry up tofu – In a skillet, pan-fry until golden and crispy on all sides.
Add aromatics – Toss in garlic, scallions, and onions, sautéing until fragrant.
Add the sauce – Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, then pour over the tofu and aromatics. Stir to coat evenly.
Serve – Enjoy over steamed rice, warm noodles, or a crisp salad.