Delicious Firecracker Tofu
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 d
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 d 15 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
332 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Delicious Firecracker Tofu
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Easy firecracker tofu is a vegan friendly recipe everyone will love. Tofu is marinated then fried and coated with a sweet and spicy firecracker sauce that’s utterly addicting and delicious!
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Ingredients
- cooking oil for frying
- 1 tofu extra firm, pressed and chopped into bite sized pieces
Firecracker Sauce
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Tofu Batter
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and oil until smooth. Separate half of the sauce and place in another bowl.
- Place the pressed and chopped tofu into a small bowl and stir to coat with the sauce. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reserve the second bowl of firecracker sauce for later.
- In a separate bowl add the cornstarch, flour, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Once the tofu is done marinating add to the bowl with the flour mixture. Mix until all the tofu pieces are coated on all sides. Work in batches if needed.
- In a large skillet add enough oil for frying, about ½ inch on all sides of the skillet. Heat over medium heat. Once heated add the tofu working in batches making sure none touch. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on all sides and flip once golden.
- Place the fried tofu on a cooling rack and let cool. Once cooled add the tofu to the second bowl with firecracker sauce and coat all the fried tofu pieces with the sauce. Serve immediately with broccoli and or rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Sodium
1057mg
(44%)
Potassium
104mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1057mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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