Spicy Tofu
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 236cal
Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu
- 2-3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger
- ⅓ cup Asian sweet chili sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Wrap tofu in paper towels and gently squeeze to remove any excess moisture. Cut tofu into 2-inch cubes. Place cubed tofu into a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and toss to coat.
- Combine remaining ingredients in an immersion blender. Blend until completely mixed together.
- Pour mixture over the tofu in the bowl and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Remove tofu from marinade, setting aside the excess marinade for later. Spread the tofu out onto the baking sheet. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Place saucepan of remaining sauce over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to medium. Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together cornstarch and water and drizzling it into the saucepan. Stir or whisk occasionally until thickened.
- Remove tofu from oven and brush with thickened sauce.
Notes
- Extra firm tofu is ideal for this recipe because it holds its shape and absorbs the flavors of the sauce well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 236cal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 1361mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
