If you are looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy tofu, then this Spicy and Sweet style recipe is perfect for you! Golden and crunchy on the outside, tossed with fresh bok choy, then slathered with homemade sweet and spicy glaze! A gluten-free, budget-friendly, and delicious dish perfect for lunch or dinner.
We love tofu! It is a high-protein, versatile and healthy meat alternative that can be made into almost anything! We love how a block of this simple ingredient can turn into something amazingly delicious with the right blend of seasonings. And this recipe is no exemption! Perfectly browned tofu is good enough, but coat them with a deliciously sweet, savory, and mildly spicy glaze, and you have a winner!
We love adding greens to go with the tofu to make it into a hearty dish that is perfect as it is. But, you can also serve them on top of rice when feeding a hungry crowd. It is a fuss-free and customizable recipe perfect for weekdays. If you have veggies sitting in your fridge, toss them in. Taste and tweak the sweetness or spiciness level to your liking.
Preparations:
Steps:
1) Make the glaze. Add half of the minced garlic, ginger, tamari, brown sugar, and the sesame oil in a bowl and mix it together.
2) Cook Bok Choy. Boil them in water and the rest of the minced garlic until the leaves become a bit wilted.
3) Brown the Tofu. Fry the tofu for about 3 minutes on each side.
4) Add the glaze. Pour the sauce mixture and coat the tofu with it. Cook until the sauce thickens.
5) Toss the Bok Choy. Finally, add the bok choy and toss everything together. Make sure the tofu and veggies are coated very well. Cook for about 2 more minutes before serving.
This Spicy and Sweet Tofu is best enjoyed hot from the pan or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Leftovers can be eaten cold or reheated in a skillet or microwave as needed. If the tofu appears to be drying out, add a splash of water while reheating.
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
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Teodora Grujic says
Not fan of a tofu, buy this spicy and sweet combo sounds very interesting. I will try it deffinetely!
Gina House says
This sweet and spicy glaze looks incredible!
Andrea White says
I love a good glaze and this one is incredible!!
Jay says
Yummy this looks so good! I have been impressed with all the tofu recipes from the blog!
Brianna @ The Casual Travelist says
Perfect dinner for meatless Monday! The crispy tofu and your glaze together are just divine!.
Andrea White says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!