Spicy and Sweet Tofu
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Spicy and Sweet Tofu
Description
The recipe begins by combining minced garlic, grated ginger, tamari, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil into a flavorful sauce. Bok choy is cooked briefly with garlic and a splash of water until the leaves start to wilt. Separately, tofu slices are browned in canola oil until crisp on both sides.
The sauce is poured over the tofu in the pan and cooked until it thickens, coating each piece evenly. Finally, the cooked bok choy is gently folded back in, warming through while keeping its texture.
This combination produces tofu with a caramelized exterior and a glossy, sticky glaze carrying sweet and spicy notes. The accompanying bok choy adds freshness and a mild bitterness. This dish works well as a main or a side in a lunch or dinner menu.
The preparation is accessible with common ingredients, and it’s naturally gluten-free when tamari is used instead of soy sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 1 inch ginger peeled and grated
- ¼ cup tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- water splash
- 2 bunches bok choy or other greens, halved or quartered
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 block 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.
- 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.
- In a separate pan, heat the canola oil and brown the tofu, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Pour the mixture on top, coating the tofu, and cook until it thickens, about 4 minutes.
- Add the bok choy and gently mix it together. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Notes
- Use extra firm tofu sliced into filets to hold shape during browning and cooking.
- Cook bok choy with a splash of water and garlic till leaves start to wilt but retain some bite.
- Browning tofu on both sides creates a crunchy texture that contrasts with the soft interior.
- The glaze of tamari, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger delivers a balance of spicy and sweet flavors.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Serve this dish as a main or alongside other dishes for a flavorful vegetarian option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1529mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1687mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 25021IU | 500% |
| Vitamin C | 253mg | 281% |
| Calcium | 644mg | 64% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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