Here’s the dish for people who say “plant-based” while setting their mouths on fire and chasing it with chocolate caffeine custard.
The tofu? It’s not just protein, it’s your flavor sponge, soaking up spice like it trained in a chili dojo.
And right when your tongue taps out, in glides mocha pudding—cool, creamy, and smug like a dessert that knows it’s better than you.
This combo is chaotic, bold, and suspiciously satisfying, like therapy but cheaper.
You’ll cry from the heat, then cry again from joy.
We call that culinary balance.
Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry with Mocha Pudding
A fiery tofu stir-fry that punches boredom in the mouth, followed by mocha pudding that gently kisses it better.
Ingredients
For Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry:
- 14 oz firm tofu cubed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot julienned
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water slurry
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
For Mocha Pudding:
- 1½ cups milk dairy or plant-based
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry:
- Pat tofu dry and cube it. Act like you’ve done this before.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok. Add tofu. Brown on all sides.
- Toss in garlic, ginger, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry until veggies soften slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry.
- Pour the sauce over tofu and veggies. Stir until thickened and glossy.
- Top with chopped green onion. Serve hot, with a side of regret and satisfaction.
Mocha Pudding:
- In a saucepan, whisk milk, cream, cocoa, sugar, espresso, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour into serving cups. Chill for 2+ hours or until firm enough to judge you.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or whipped cream if you’re feeling dramatic.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 520Total Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 21g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 20%
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Magnesium: 11%
Notes & Tips
- Want it hotter? Add crushed red pepper. Or just make peace with your poor choices.
- Swap tofu for tempeh if you enjoy chewing through bricks.
- Use dark roast espresso for that “I’ve made mistakes” depth in the pudding.
- Chill pudding overnight for extra sass and silkiness.
- Add toasted sesame seeds for crunch. You’ve earned it.
