January 28th, 2025
Recipes
Sweet and Spicy Sticky Tofu
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 30"
Ultra crispy pan-fried tofu in the easiest 2-ingredient sticky and sweet sauce. Plant-based and so delicious.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
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For the Tofu
- 1 (15 ounce) block extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons corn starch (optional, for extra crispy)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup apricot or peach jam (or orange marmalade)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or chili garlic sauce)
- 2 garlic cloves (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut the tofu block in half horizontally and vertically to make 4 tofu steaks. Press the water out of the tofu by wrapping it in paper or clean reusable towels and setting a heavy pan on top of it. Let it press for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Take each piece of tofu and tear it apart into bite-sized chunks with your hands (rather than just chopping it). Toss with the cornstarch.
- Step 3: Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer, sprinkle with a little salt, and cook for several minutes on each side. Don't move the tofu during this time, so that it can get well browned and crisp. Turn and repeat until all of the tofu is well browned, about 10 minutes. Use the side of a spatula to separate the tofu if it starts sticking together.
- Step 4: Add the tamari and cook for another minute. Remove the tofu from the pan.
- Step 5: Mix together the jam and sriracha. Heat the frying pan back to medium-high. Add the optional garlic to the pan's residual oil and cook for 30 seconds. Add the jam mixture and tofu. Toss to coat everything in the sauce, until warmed through and caramelized.
- Serve: Enjoy! This is great over fluffy rice and steamed broccoli.
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Sweet and Spicy Sticky Tofu
PT30M 1 (15 ounce) block extra firm tofu 2 tablespoons corn starch (optional, for extra crispy) 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 tablespoon tamari 1/4 cup apricot or peach jam (or orange marmalade) 1 tablespoon sriracha (or chili garlic sauce) 2 garlic cloves (optional) Gluten Free Vegan 3 Servings
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