Main image of My Favourite Weeknight Tofu

View on phone

My Favourite Weeknight Tofu

Premium

17 min

Side

Homemade staple

10 ingredients or less

Budget-friendly
A staple tofu recipe is a game-changer. It's easy to throw into meals for a pump of protein and is a blank canvas, just waiting for a splash of flavour. If you're new to making tofu at home, this is my go-to way to prepare it. It's as easy as it can get! A quick press to remove extra water and a coating of seasoned cornstarch before pan-frying gives the tofu a wonderfully crispy, golden-brown outside and soft inside. It's the perfect, easy dinner option, especially when served with rice or noodles and bright veggies. It’s quick, delicious, and sure to be a favourite!

Servings

Total

17 min

Prep

7 min

Cook

10 min

Contains

Soy symbol

soy

Free from

Peanut symbol

peanut

Treenut symbol

tree nut

Sesame symbol

sesame

Gluten symbol

gluten

Similar recipes

Leave a comment

Rate this post

Stephanie R. - May 13, 2026, 6:33 p.m.

I love love this recipe.
While I’m not vegan I have been a fan of Pick up Limes for a number of years.
Without exception, the recipes I try are excellent!
This recipe was my first attempt at making tofu — I’ve now made it a half dozen times and it’s now in my regular recipe rotation. I will say a tofu press felt like a game changer for me.
Thanks Pick up Limes :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - May 13, 2026, 6:55 p.m.

Ohhh, Stephanie, you're the best! 🥹 thanks for welcoming us into your kitchen all these years, and for taking the time to share the glowing review. We're honoured that the tofu is a regular one 💛

Reply
D Nair - Feb. 17, 2026, 3:03 p.m.

Ah! Had this for dinner 😍😍😍 loved it!

Reply
Tania De Giorgi - Jan. 14, 2026, 5:26 p.m.

Absolument délicieux

Reply
Caroline Ehrat - Jan. 9, 2026, 3:08 a.m.

Absolutely delicious! I will be making this on repeat! And very simple to make. Thankyou

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2026, 4:26 a.m.

Yayy thanks so much, Caroline! Happy cooking 🤗

Reply
Jonathan - Jan. 4, 2026, 7:40 p.m.

Delicious and indeed very easy to make, ideal with a stir-fry for weekday nights

Reply
Judy Clifford - Jan. 2, 2026, 8:37 p.m.

Will it brown up if baked in oven at 400F rather than use the oil.. which is a processed food and high in calories?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 2, 2026, 9:54 p.m.

Hi Judy! The tofu will brown in the oven, but not quite in the same way. The oil helps with heat transfer and crisping, which is why it gives the tofu its golden, crunchy exterior. If you’d like to bake it, you can at 400°F (200°C), ideally on parchment and flipping halfway, but expect a drier, less crispy result. Lightly misting or brushing the tofu with a small amount of oil can help improve browning while still keeping the overall amount minimal. I hope this helps for now :)

Reply