Recipes Corn and Pan-Seared Tofu Stir Fry 5.0 (5,328) Add your rating & review This corn and tofu stir-fry is best done in a cast iron skillet, so that the tofu can develop a nice crispy crust. Slideshow: More Stir-Fry Recipes By Todd Porter and Diane Cu Todd Porter and Diane Cu F&W Digital Food Awards Winners Website White on Rice Couple Profile Todd Porter and Diane Cu don't just post recipes; they blog about the parties they throw in their Los Angeles garden. They invite readers to join them, not just figuratively but literally. "So many of our friendships started with a hello on Twitter," Cu says. Like the blog, their book, Bountiful, features recipes inspired by their garden and their backgrounds: He grew up on a ranch in Oregon; she was born in Vietnam. "What's funny is, Todd is almost more Asian than me. He cooks with chopsticks and studied Japanese," Cu says. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Todd Porter & Diane Cu Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 1 16-ounce package extra firm tofu 3 tablespoon canola oil (or other high flashpoint oil), divided 1/2 medium onion, sliced 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 ears of corn, shucked (about 2 cups) Kosher or sea salt, to taste Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste Chopped cilantro, to garnish Soy sauce, drizzled to finish (optional) Directions Drain the tofu and slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Pat slices dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, and then carefully add the tofu (hot oil may splatter). Sear both sides of the tofu until golden brown, 2-3 minutes each side. Remove the tofu from the pan and drain on paper towel towels. Turn the heat down to medium heat. Add the final tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir in the onions and cook until caramelized and golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the hoisin and fish sauce. Stir in the corn. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the corn is tender. Layer several pieces of tofu on each plate. Add a couple spoonfuls of corn mixture over tofu. Garnish with cilantro and drizzle with soy sauce if desired. Serve warm. Rate it Print