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Recipe: Crispy Asian Tofu

crispy asian tofu on a blue plate with a fork

👩‍🍳This crispy tofu is sweet, salty, spicy, and delicious. It’s great in salads or with rice and veggies. Makes for a great go-to recipe!

Makes 4 servings.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 14-oz. (400 g) package extra-firm tofu, drained

  • 1 Tbsp hoisin 

  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos

  • 1 tsp sriracha

  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

  • 2 tsp rice vinegar

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil

 

Directions:

  1. Cut tofu into 6 slices. Using a clean kitchen towel, gently press each slice to remove as much liquid as possible, then cut each slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.

  2. Make the glaze: Combine hoisin, coconut aminos, sriracha, maple syrup, and vinegar in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Taste and, depending on your heat tolerance, add more sriracha. Set aside.

  3. Heat the avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and let sit untouched for about 3 minutes – until the bottom of the cubes are golden brown. 

  4. Stir and cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cubes are browned on all sides. 

  5. Pour in the glaze and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 more minutes, until the tofu becomes caramelized. Remove from the heat and enjoy!


Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by junpinzon from Getty Images 

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