Crispy Tofu Veg Stir-Fry
Estimated $4.17 recipe · $2.08 per serving (US / USD)
Golden tofu and rainbow veg in a savoury soy-garlic sauce over rice.
The recipe
Crispy Tofu Veg Stir-Fry
Golden tofu and rainbow veg in a savoury soy-garlic sauce over rice.
Ingredients
- 280g firm tofu, cubed
- 1 pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 150g sugar snap peas
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 150g rice
Estimated recipe cost
$4.17 for 2 servings · $2.08 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 280g firm tofu, cubedPlanning assumption · $2.20 / 397 g · Uses 280g | $1.55 |
| 1 pepper, slicedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 150 g · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $1.00 |
| 1 carrot, slicedRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item/portion | $0.20 |
| 150g sugar snap peasPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 1814 g · Uses 150g | $0.25 |
| 3 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.22 |
| 3 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.17 |
| 1 tsp maple syrupPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 340 g · 1 tsp ≈ 7g | $0.08 |
| 1 tbsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.41 |
| 150g riceRetail benchmark · $1.77 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 150g | $0.29 |
| Estimated total | $4.17 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Press and cube the tofu, then fry in sesame oil until crisp; set aside.
- Stir-fry pepper, carrot and sugar snaps with garlic for 4 min.
- Return the tofu, add soy and maple, and toss to coat.
- Serve over rice.
Recipe notes
Pressing the tofu well is the key to getting it properly crisp.
Estimated nutrition per serving
470 kcal · 24g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.