This sweet & spicy tofu dish is fresh, zingy and light but satisfying. A meal ideal for Spring/Summer. It's also very simple and easy to make!
I am on such a tofu kick at the moment. I can't believe I ever used to dislike it! It picks up flavours so well, making it the perfect ingredient in this flavour-packed recipe.
Serve with noodles, rice or cauliflower rice (for a lower carb option). You can also throw some veggies in there such as red pepper and tenderstem broccoli.
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📖 Recipe
Sweet & Spicy Tofu
Delicious bites of tofu, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, with a sweet spicy flavour. Perfect served with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 200 g extra-firm tofu, drained and pat dry
- 3 spring onions, sliced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar*
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar , or balsamic vinegar
To serve
- 1 lime
- 1 bunch of fresh mint, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet and put on a high heat.
- Meanwhile, make sure the excess liquid has been drained from your tofu block and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- After a few minutes, test if the oil is hot enough with a piece of tofu. Once it sizzles, it's ready! Add the rest of the tofu (you may need to fry in 2 batches, depending on your pan size) and fry for a few minutes before turning over and frying on the other sides. They should be golden and crispy.
- Once cooked, transfer to a plate with some kitchen towel to mop up any excess oil.
- Keep the pan on the hob but turn it down to a medium heat. Add the spring onions, garlic, ginger, Sriracha, syrup, soy sauce and vinegar. Fry for a couple of minutes.
- Return the tofu to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- Serve with rice (use cauliflower rice for a low carb diet) or noodles. Scatter fresh chopped mint on top and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
*For a low carb option, swap the syrup for a pinch of xylitol or simply leave out altogether (it's still super delicious just not sweet!)
Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 417Total Fat 33gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 28gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1307mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 4gSugar 14gProtein 13g
Vanessa says
J’adire ! Je fais cette recette minimum 1 fois par semaine maintenant, je change mon accompagnement, vermicelles de riz a la place du riz ! Délicieux épicé et je double la sauce ! ❤️
Neha says
Made this and served with vegetable lo mein - it came out amazing! This is a delicious way to serve tofu!
Rosalie says
Is there an alternate (less spicy) for the siracha sauce?
Linda from Veganosity says
This looks like the perfect meal. That tofu, with ginger and sriracha is totally my kind of tofu. And, anything with mint and lime together is totally up my alley.
Dianne says
This looks like tofu perfection!! I can't wait to try it.