Description
Learn how to make Spicy Crispy Tofu, a delicious vegan stir-fry dish with a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Crispy tofu cubes are coated in a spicy sauce, creating a satisfying meal that pairs well with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Other:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 scallion, sliced
- Sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the tofu: Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Coat tofu: Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Fry tofu: Cook tofu in vegetable oil until golden and crispy.
- Make sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil.
- Sauté aromatics: Cook garlic and ginger, then add the sauce.
- Combine: Add tofu to the sauce and cook until coated.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, consider baking or air-frying the tofu.
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
