Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Tofu
Put on Sweet and Spicy Tofu when you want something spicy and the evening is already moving.
You'll taste the firm tofu, pressed and cubed and maple syrup first.
Plan on about 30 minutes, most of it hands-off.
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp (optional) onion powder
- a small piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- juice of 1 lime
- as needed oil (for pan-frying)
- as needed sesame seeds (garnish)
Steps
- Whisk together the maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, onion powder, ginger, garlic and lime juice.
- Add the cubed tofu, coat well and marinate for at least 5–6 hours (longer for extra flavor).
- Heat oil in a pan and pan-fry the tofu about 7 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drizzle the leftover marinade over the tofu, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
The reel
Tips
- Taste for salt before it leaves the pan. The pinch is easy to miss.
- Keep ginger and garlic moving in the oil so they toast instead of burn.
- Warm the bowl. A hot dish on a cold plate goes quiet in a minute.
Questions
How long does it take?
Sweet and Spicy Tofu takes about 30 minutes, from the first cut to the plate.
Is it kid-friendly?
Not as written. Sweet and Spicy Tofu isn't marked kid-friendly. Taste the heat before you serve it to kids, and set their portion aside if you add hot chili.
What can I substitute?
No firm tofu, pressed and cubed (1 block)? Use the closest thing you have in the same amount. Sweet and Spicy Tofu is forgiving if the salt and the fat are right.
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