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SWEET & SPICY TOFU

Sweet and spicy tofu recipe-Sliced Tofu is Pan fried and tossed with sweet and spicy chili sauce and garnished with some green onion. Slight crunchy and soft texture of the tofu combined with the spicy sauce makes for a finger licking appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 2
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

Sauce-

  • Sriracha or any Chili sauce- 1 to 2 tsp
  • Soy Sauce - 5 tsp ( use tamari, for gluten free)
  • Sesame oil - ½ tsp
  • Rice vinegar- 1 tsp
  • Crushed garlic- ½ tsp
  • Brown sugar - 1.5 tsp ( can be replace by sugar or honey)

To Pan Fry -

  • Extra firm tofu - 10 ounce ( 280 gms)
  • Oil- 2 tsp
  • Green onion- 1 tbsp
  • Salt - one or two pinches ( soy sauce is very salty)

Instructions

Mixing the Sauce-

  • Make the sauce by combining the sriracha or chili sauce,soy sauce ( or tamari), crushed garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and brown sugar. Combine well and taste it. It should be salty, sweet and spicy.

Removing the excess moisture from Tofu -

  • Wrap the tofu between few paper towels or kitchen towel and press gently to remove the excess moisture. Set a side for few minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, cut the Tofu to one inch slices.

Pan Frying the Tofu-

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the tofu slices and cook on both sides until golden brown.
  • Add little salt (not too much) and mix.
  • Add the sweet and spicy sauce and combine well. Cook on the low flame for 2 to 3 minutes Turn off the heat and garnish with some green onion.
  • Serve the sweet and spicy tofu as an appetizer or a side dish with some noodles, fried rice or Chinese stir fry.

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