Easy Korean Stir-Fried Tofu and Eggs with Vegetables

Easy Korean Stir-Fried Tofu and Eggs with Vegetables

👨‍🍳 Tysoon's Korean Kitchen / Authentic Korean Recipes Made Easy
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🇪🇸 Spanish Version:
Tofu y Huevos Salteados al Estilo Coreano
https://tysoonkorea.blogspot.com/2026/08/tofu-y-huevos-salteados-al-estilo.html
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What Is This Korean Dish?

Korean Stir-Fried Tofu and Eggs is a colorful, comforting dish that combines soft tofu, tender eggs, fresh vegetables, and a savory sauce. The tofu provides a delicate texture, while the eggs add richness and a soft, creamy contrast. Onion, green and red bell peppers, carrot, green chili pepper, and green onion bring freshness, color, and a slight crunch.

The sauce ties everything together with oyster sauce, tuna sauce, cooking wine, oligosaccharide syrup, and potato starch, which gives the finished dish a lightly thickened, glossy texture. A final touch of sesame oil adds a nutty aroma. With tofu, eggs, and plenty of vegetables in one pan, this is an approachable Korean-style home-cooked dish that pairs especially well with a bowl of warm rice.

Why You'll Love This Recipe?

This recipe uses simple ingredients but gives you plenty of flavor and contrasting textures. Soft tofu and fluffy eggs work especially well with the crisp vegetables and savory sauce.

It also cooks quickly. Most of the stir-frying is done in short 30- to 40-second stages, helping the vegetables retain their color and texture.

You can serve it as a main dish with steamed rice or add it to a larger Korean-style meal with several side dishes.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 290g soft tofu
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 (60g) onion
• 1/4 (30g) green bell pepper
• 1/4 (30g) red bell pepper
• 30g carrot
• 1 green chili pepper
• 1/2 (60g) green onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 7 tsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Sauce

• 200ml water
• 3 tsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp tuna sauce (or fish sauce)
• 1 tsp cooking wine (mirin)
• 1 tsp oligosaccharide syrup (or rice syrup)
• 1 tsp potato starch

How to Make It

Step 1

Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. Whisk the eggs well in a bowl. Finely chop all the vegetables (onion, green and red bell peppers, carrot, and green chili pepper) and thinly slice the green onion.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix 200ml of water with 3 tsp of oyster sauce, 1 tsp of tuna sauce, 1 tsp of cooking wine, 1 tsp of oligosaccharide syrup, and 1 tsp of potato starch to make the sauce. Mix well until no lumps remain.

Step 3

Heat 4 tsp of cooking oil in a pan. Add the tofu and half (1/2) of the whisked eggs, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then, pour in the remaining eggs and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Transfer the tofu and eggs to a separate plate.

Step 4

Add 3 tsp of cooking oil to the pan. Add the sliced green onion, 1 tsp of minced garlic, and the green chili pepper, then stir-fry for 30 to 40 seconds until fragrant. Next, add all the remaining vegetables (onion, bell peppers, and carrot) and stir-fry for an additional 30 to 40 seconds.

Step 5

Give the prepared sauce a quick stir (as the starch may have settled), then pour it over the stir-fried vegetables. Stir constantly while bringing it to a simmer.

Step 6

Once the sauce starts to thicken, add the cooked tofu and eggs back into the pan along with 1 tsp of sesame oil. Gently mix for about 30 seconds to let the flavors blend, then turn off the heat. Serve on a plate.

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Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

For the best texture and flavor, consume within 2 days. Because the dish contains soft tofu and eggs, avoid excessive stirring when transferring or reheating it.

Reheat gently until warmed through. The sauce may become slightly thicker after refrigeration.

Ingredient Substitutions for International Readers

Soft tofu → Firm tofu
Firm tofu can be used when soft tofu is unavailable. It will hold its shape more easily, although the finished dish will have a firmer texture.

Oyster sauce → Soy sauce + a bit of sugar
If oyster sauce is difficult to find, soy sauce with a small amount of sugar can be used as an alternative.

Tuna sauce → Fish sauce
Korean tuna sauce may not be widely available outside Korea. Fish sauce is the alternative already provided in the original recipe and is easier to find in many international supermarkets.

Oligosaccharide syrup → Rice syrup
Rice syrup can be used in the same role when Korean oligosaccharide syrup is unavailable.

Potato starch
Potato starch is commonly available in Asian supermarkets. For this recipe, it helps thicken the sauce and gives it a smooth, glossy consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Can I use firm tofu?
Yes, but soft tofu gives the dish a creamier, more delicate texture.

Q2. Can I make it spicier?
Yes. Add more green chili peppers or a pinch of red pepper flakes according to your preference.

Q3. Why should I stir the sauce again before adding it to the pan?
The potato starch can settle at the bottom of the bowl. Giving the sauce a quick stir helps redistribute it before cooking.

Q4. What should I serve with this dish?
Warm steamed rice is an excellent choice because it pairs well with the tofu, eggs, vegetables, and savory sauce.

Q5. How do I keep the tofu from breaking apart?
Handle the tofu gently, especially when returning it to the pan in Step 6. Avoid vigorous stirring.

Q6. Can I make this ahead of time?
It is best freshly cooked, when the eggs are tender and the vegetables retain their texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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Enjoy your Korean cooking! 👨‍🍳