St. Vincent Arrowroot-Glazed Ginger Tofu & Vegetable Stir-Fry – Authentic Saint Vincent & Grenadines Recipe
Glossy island stir-fry using traditional Vincentian arrowroot to create a velvety ginger glaze.
- Country of Origin
- 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent & Grenadines (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crispy cubed tofu, Broccoli and bell peppers, Sweet potatoes, Fresh ginger, Garlic
Ingredients for St. Vincent Arrowroot-Glazed Ginger Tofu & Vegetable Stir-Fry (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crispy cubed tofu, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups broccoli and bell peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines seasoning (garlic, arrowroot-soy glaze, scallions)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh ginger for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crispy cubed tofu and broccoli and bell peppers along with garlic, arrowroot-soy glaze, scallions, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sweet potatoes and serve straight from the skillet.