Sautéed Lime Tofu

completed Sautéed Lime Soy Tofu on a plate

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This flavor-packed savory lime tofu is pan-fried until crispy and simmered in a sweet and sour sauce for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It hits all the right notes and is ready in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 156kcal

Author: Toni Okamoto

Equipment

Ingredients

Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
¾ teasppon of pepper
2 tablespoons of oil
1 (16-ounce) package of extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into ½-inch strips
4 teaspoons of brown sugar
½ cup of sliced yellow onion

Instructions

Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the tofu and brown sugar and mix until coated. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until tofu becomes golden brown.
Stir in onion and cook until translucent, for about 3 minutes.
Finally, add the lime soy sauce to the pan and simmer for a few minutes until the tofu has had a chance to soak up the marinade and the liquid has almost fully evaporated.

Notes

Press the tofu: This is important for the best texture and crispiness and to allow it to soak up the lime soy tofu marinade better. Check out this guide to tofu pressing here.
For crispier tofu: Gently toss the tofu in cornstarch before pan-frying it.
For a thicker glaze: Add a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry to the sauce and simmer until thickened to create more of a glaze.

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