Stir-Fried Tofu with Spicy Lemongrass Sauce

2 packages extra firm tofu
veg oil to fry tofu (optional)

3 Tablespoons veg oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ jalepeno pepper, minced – keep seeds if you want it hot
6 stalks lemongrass, bottom white part only, finely chopped
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 can vegetable broth (I used Swansons)
4 teaspoons soy sauce, or to taste (I used low sodium)
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
cornstarch - optional


1. Brown tofu using a little oil, to desired texture. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add garlic, jalepeno and lemongrass and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add onion and broth and cook until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes.

3. Stir in the tofu, soy sauce and brown sugar.

4. If you want the sauce to be thicker, mix some of the liquid with some cornstarch and stir into sauce – heat thoroughly.

5. Serve over rice.