# Stuffed Tofu

A vegetarian recipe featuring firm tofu cubes filled with a savory mixture of scooped tofu, vegetables, and oyster sauce, air-fried until golden and served with a thickened sauce.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block firm tofu
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (additional for dusting)
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
- Minced red bell pepper
- Chopped spring onions

## Instructions

1. Cut the tofu into cubes and carefully scoop out the center of each piece to create a small pocket.
2. In a bowl, combine the scooped tofu with garlic, onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well until fully incorporated.
3. Fill each tofu pocket with the prepared mixture, then lightly coat the outside with cornstarch.
4. Air fry at 180°C for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the tofu is golden and the filling is cooked through.
5. Prepare the sauce by heating the vegetable stock, soy sauce, and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
6. Spoon the sauce over the stuffed tofu, garnish with sliced bell pepper and spring onions, and serve warm.

## Equipment

- bowl
- air fryer
- small saucepan

## Tips

- Turn the tofu halfway through air frying to ensure even cooking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CsxMqLqey/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/132f887a-3fc0-4d61-b234-0496370b0930
- Extracted: 2026-04-28

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