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Sweet and Spicy Tofu

Sweet and Spicy Tofu is the addictingly delicious tofu recipe you need. Golden and crunchy on the outside, slathered with homemade sweet and spicy glaze, then tossed with fresh bok choy! A quick and easy budget-friendly dish perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Jake

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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic minced, divided
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and grated
  • ¼ cup of tamari
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
  • Splash of water
  • 2 bunches of bok choy or other greens, halved or quartered
  • 1 tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 block of extra firm tofu 16-ounce, sliced into filets

Instructions

  • Put 2 cloves of minced garlic, ginger, tamari, brown sugar, and the sesame oil in a bowl and mix it together.
    process of mixing garlic and tamari sauce in white bowl with wooden spoon
  • In a pan, add a splash of water, the bok choy, and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook until the leaves begin to wilt, about 4 minutes.
    process of adding greens to black pan against white background
  • In a separate pan, heat the canola oil and brown the tofu, about 3 minutes on each side.
    ingredients for Spicy and Sweet Tofu against white background
  • Pour the glaze mixture on top, coating the tofu, and cook until it thickens, about 4 minutes.
    process of browning tofu fillets in black pan
  • Add the bok choy and gently mix it together. Cook for about 2 minutes.
    completed Spicy and Sweet Tofu in iron skillet

Notes

  • Don't disturb the cooking tofu: When frying the tofu, let them sizzle undisturbed for a few minutes before flipping them. If you move them around too much, there is a possibility that they will break into pieces.
  • Don't overcook the greens: Do not boil the bok choy too much, just enough for the leaves to soften a bit. This dish is much more enjoyable with some crunch from the stems.
  • Add some spice: The fresh garlic gives the dish a zesty taste. If you want it to be spicier, you can add chili powder, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or sriracha.
  • Add more (or less) veggies: You can make this recipe without the greens; it will still be delicious. But if you are a veggie-lover, you can even add more like broccoli, baby corn, edamame, and snap peas.
  • Garnish!: You can sprinkle sesame seeds or finely chopped green onions for garnishing to make it more presentable too.

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1529mg | Potassium: 1687mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 25021IU | Vitamin C: 253mg | Calcium: 644mg | Iron: 7mg
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