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!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves minced, divided
- 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece fresh ginger peeled and grated
- ¼ cup (60 ml) tamari
- 1 Tablespoon (14 g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sesame oil
- Splash of water
- 2 bunches bok choy or other greens, halved or quartered
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 1 (16-ounce / 454 g) block extra firm tofu sliced into fillets
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together 2 cloves of the minced garlic, the ginger, tamari, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- In a pan, add a splash of water, the bok choy, and the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for about 4 minutes, until the leaves begin to wilt.
- In a separate pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
- Add the tofu and brown it for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Pour the glaze over the tofu and cook for about 4 minutes, until it thickens.
- Add the bok choy, gently mix it together, and cook for about 2 minutes more.
Notes
- When frying the tofu, let it sizzle undisturbed for a few minutes before flipping. If you move it around too much, it can break into pieces.
- Cook the bok choy just until the leaves soften a bit. The dish is better with some crunch from the stems.
- For more heat, add chili powder, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, or sriracha.
- You can leave out the greens, or add more veggies like broccoli, baby corn, edamame, and snap peas.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or finely chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1547mg | Potassium: 1687mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 25021IU | Vitamin C: 253mg | Calcium: 644mg | Iron: 7mg
