A vegan take on Fijian-style chop suey. Crispy tofu and stir-fried vegetables in a rich umami sauce. Quick and easy to make. Serve with rice or noodles for a perfect midweek meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Course Main
Cuisine Fijian
Servings 2
Calories 646kcal
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu
300gextra-firm tofu
1tablespoonsoy sauce
1teaspoonShaoxing wineoptional
1teaspoonvegetable oil
½teaspoonwhite pepper
2tablespoonscornflour
Vegetables
2tablespoonsvegetable oil
1red onioncut into chunks
4clovesgarlicminced
30ggingerminced
1tablespoonShaoxing wineoptional
1red chillithinly sliced
1medium carrotthinly sliced
1green bell peppercut into chunks
1red bell peppercut into chunks
200gpak choibok choi
½teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
Sauce
1tablespoonlight soy sauce
1tablespoondark soy sauce
1tablespoonvegan oyster sauce
6tablespoonscold water
¼teaspoonmsgoptional
1tablespooncornflourcornstarch
2tablespoonscold water
Instructions
Crispy Tofu
Preheat an air fryer or oven to 180°C (360°F).
Drain the tofu and gently press it to remove any excess water.
Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces then place it in a bowl. Pour over the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine and vegetable oil. Carefully mix to evenly coat the tofu in the liquids.
Sprinkle over the white pepper and the cornflour and mix to evenly coat.
If using an air fryer spread the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry the tofu until crispy all over, around 10 minutes. Shake the basket after 5 minutes.
If using an oven spread the tofu on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until crispy all over, turning halfway.
Vegan Fijian Chop Suey
Before starting to cook make sure all the ingredients are prepared. In a small bowl mix all the ingredients for the sauce. Cut the pak choi into bite-sized chunks, separating the white crunchy parts from the green leaves.
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Once hot add the oil then quickly add the red onion, minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds then add the red chilli, carrot, bell peppers and the white parts of the pak choi. Stir-fry for a further 1 minute.
Add the Shaoxing wine and the green parts of the pak choi. Continue to stir fry for 1 minute.
Mix the sauce to make sure the cornflour hasn't gathered on the bottom. Add to the pan and reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened, around 1 minute.
Turn off the heat and add the crispy tofu and season with freshly cracked black pepper.
Serve your Vegan Fijian Chop Suey with rice or noodles.