Sautéed Lime Tofu
Easy lime tofu, pan-fried until golden and crispy, then simmered in a sweet and tangy soy lime sauce. Ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 Tablespoons / 30 ml)
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) oil
- 16 ounces (454 g) super firm tofu drained, pressed, and cut into ½-inch strips
- 4 teaspoons (about 17 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (about 55 g) sliced yellow onion
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the tofu and brown sugar and toss to coat.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown.
- Stir in the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the lime and soy sauce mixture and simmer until the tofu absorbs it and most of the liquid has cooked off.
Notes
- Press the tofu: It gets crispier and soaks up more sauce.
- Extra crispy: Toss the tofu in a light coating of cornstarch before frying.
- Thicker sauce: Stir a little cornstarch into cold water, add it to the pan, and simmer until it thickens.
- Marinate (optional): Stir the brown sugar into the sauce and marinate the tofu for 1 to 4 hours. Pat it dry, pan-fry until crispy, then pour the marinade back in to simmer.
- Serving: Great with steamed or sautéed green beans and rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
