Tofu and Ground Turkey Stir-Fry (20-Minute Wok Recipe)
Tofu Minced Meat is a healthy dish that you can make any day of the week. It is simple to prepare, does not cost much to make, and is very delicious. Give it a try!
Equipment
14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch skillet
Wooden spoon or wok spatula
Instant-read thermometer
Cutting Board
Sharp chef's knife
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey) - minced turkey, about 450g- 1 package soft tofu - 12 oz / 340g, cut into ½-inch (1.25cm) cubes
½ teaspoon ginger - fresh ; finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic - fresh ; finely chopped- ½ teaspoon ginger paste - or finely minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic paste - or finely minced garlic
2 cups white onion - finely chopped, about 320g / 2 medium onions
1 teaspoon salt - adjust to taste
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ cup passata or crushed tomatoes (tomato puree with seeds removed) - about 120ml
3 tablespoons vegetable oil - about 45ml- 2 medium dried red chilies
3 stalks spring onions - chopped, for garnish
¼ cup cilantro (coriander) - fresh ; optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dried red chilies and fry for 5 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped onion, chopped ginger, and chopped garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the onion is lightly browned.3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium dried red chilies, 2 cups white onion, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon garlic
- Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat into small pieces with the side of a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.1 pound ground turkey (minced turkey)
- Add the salt, turmeric, cumin, ginger paste, and garlic paste. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant and evenly coating the meat.1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon ginger paste, ½ teaspoon garlic paste
- Add the chili powder, soy sauce, and passata. Stir to combine, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.½ teaspoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ cup passata or crushed tomatoes (tomato puree with seeds removed)
- Add the tofu cubes and stir gently to combine without breaking them apart. Cook for 2 minutes until the tofu is heated through. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped spring onions or fresh cilantro leaves.1 package soft tofu, 3 stalks spring onions, ¼ cup cilantro (coriander)
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The tofu softens further as it sits but integrates nicely into the sauce.
Freezing: Freeze the cooked turkey and sauce (without tofu) for up to 2 months. Add fresh soft tofu cubes when reheating — frozen tofu turns spongy.
Make-Ahead: Cook the full recipe, store without garnish, and add fresh spring onions or cilantro when serving.
Substitutions: Swap ground turkey for ground chicken or lean pork mince. Firm tofu can replace soft tofu for chewier, more distinct cubes.
Pro Tip: Drop the heat to medium-low when adding passata and let it cook for the full 5 minutes — this is what transforms a thin, sharp sauce into one with body that clings to the meat and tofu.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg
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