Tofu & Dry Mushroom Stir-Fry

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Tofu & Dry Mushroom Stir-Fry
General Information
  • Main Dishes
  • Savory
  • 37 minutes
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • 2-4 servings

Ingredients

  • Tofu
    Tofu
  • Vegetable oil
    Vegetable oil
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
  • Cornstarch
    Cornstarch
  • Green onions
    Green onions
  • Sesame seeds
    Sesame seeds
  • 1 cup of dried slippery jack mushrooms
  • 1 pound of tofu
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons of garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger (grated)
  • 6 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
  • 1 green onion (chopped; for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Earthy dried slippery jack mushrooms and golden tofu come together in this bold stir-fry, infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a deeply savory, umami-rich sauce. The tofu absorbs the rich flavors, resulting in a soft, flavorful dish that's both comforting and satisfying. Ideal as a main course, it pairs well with rice or quinoa.

  1. Soak dried mushrooms in hot water until tender, about 20–30 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid and reserve ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid.(30 minutes)
  2. In a hot wok, heat oil. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.(30 seconds)
  3. Add tofu (cut into strips or cubes) and cook until lightly golden. Cut soaked mushrooms into smaller pieces add it to the wok. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.(5 minutes)
  4. Add soy sauce and ¼ cup of the mushroom liquid. Stir well.(30 seconds)
  5. Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of reserved mushroom liquid. Add to the wok and stir until the sauce thickens.(1 minute)
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and serve.