By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 2
533 cal · 25 min
Fresh Smoked Tofu Stir Fry
Recipe GLPR2519fdc1448b23
A savory and aromatic stir fry that combines smoked tofu, ground turkey, and earthy mushrooms with tender leeks, all brought together with a ginger-soy-sesame glaze. This quick, high-heat dish delivers complex umami flavors while remaining light and protein-rich.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium leek, both white and green parts, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 oz. smoked tofu, thinly sliced
4 oz. mushrooms (cremini, hen-of-the-woods, or mixed varieties), chopped into small pieces
6 oz. ground turkey
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon ginger, finely minced
Directions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers and is very hot. Add the minced garlic and chopped leek, then sauté for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leek becomes soft and translucent.
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Gently add the sliced smoked tofu and chopped mushrooms to the wok. Sauté for 3–5 minutes, turning the tofu and mushrooms occasionally but without aggressive stirring, to allow the tofu to develop light browning on the sides and the mushrooms to soften.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced ginger until combined. Pour this mixture into the stir fry and toss gently for about 1 minute.
Add the ground turkey to the wok, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the turkey is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and shows no pink.
Transfer the stir fry to serving bowls and serve hot, accompanied by steamed white or brown rice.
Comments
Smoked tofu is a specialty item that will require a second stop—Harris Teeter carries it but most Food Lion or Walmart locations do not—making this a planned-ahead dish rather than a weeknight impulse. The recipe pairs tofu with ground turkey, an unusual and somewhat confusing combination that adds cost and muddles the flavor profile; you're looking at $12–14 total for two servings, driven by the two proteins and the need for fresh ginger and mirin. The 25-minute estimate is honest for actual cooking but assumes prep (mincing garlic and ginger, chopping leek and mushrooms) happens on the fly, so budget 35 minutes in a normal kitchen. The stir-fry reheats adequately but loses crispness, so it's best eaten same-night, which works for a quick dinner but limits flexibility for leftovers.
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