Mode
Splits the weight between cost and protein efficiency.
L2 UpgradedTaste (placeholder) 7.0/10
Prep 15 min · Cook 18 min · Total 33 min
Crispy tofu with soy-ginger glaze
Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2
Servings1
Nutrition
503 kcal Estimates
Percent of calories
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 7.3 g est.
- Cost
- $2.03 est.
- Cost per 10 g protein
- $0.55 est.
Recipe keys
- Vegan
- Budget
- Dairy-Free
- Meal-Prep
Why this recipe is worth the hype
- 37 g protein for about $2.03 (est.)
- Cornstarch is what makes the tofu crisp.
- The glaze is soy, ginger, and garlic. That is the whole sauce.
- Still fully vegan.
Ingredients
Amounts update with the serving control. Per serving is the base.
- Tofu, firm6.3 oz (180 g)
- Cornstarchadded estimate2 tsp (6 g)
- White rice, cooked0.5 cup (105 g)
- Frozen stir-fry vegetablesadded estimate0.75 cup (90 g)
- Soy sauceadded estimate2 tsp (12 g)
- Gingeradded estimate1 tsp (5 g)
- Garlicadded estimate1 clove (5 g)
- Sesame oiladded estimate1 tsp (4 g)
Steps
- Toss pressed tofu with cornstarch.
- Pan-fry in a nonstick skillet until the faces are crisp.
- Stir soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Add vegetables and the sauce and toss until glossy.
- Finish with sesame oil and serve over rice.
Recipe ladder
L1 Basic
Baked tofu, rice, and stir-fry vegetables
- kcal +50 higher
- Protein +6 g higher
- Carbs +2 g higher
- Fat +3 g higher
- Cost +0.30 higher est.
- Time +2 min higher
553 kcal · $2.33 est.
L2 Upgraded
Crispy tofu with soy-ginger glaze
Current level
503 kcal · $2.03 est.
L3 Chef-y
Lightened General Tso tofu
- kcal +18 higher
- Protein +4 g higher
- Carbs −1 g lower
- Fat +2 g higher
- Cost +0.16 higher est.
- Time +1 min higher
521 kcal · $2.19 est.
Nutrition values are estimates computed from ingredient weights. USDA verification is in progress.
Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Crispy tofu with soy-ginger glaze", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/tofu-rice-veg-l2, data v2026-10-08.2.