Sweet and Spicy Tofu
This sweet and spicy tofu will leave you scraping your plate for more. It hits all of the top flavors and is perfectly seasoned all the way through. It is slightly sticky, makes a great side or even a full on entree. No matter how you slice it or dice it, its fantastic!
Ingredients
- 16 oz tofu pressed and cubed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar (or substitute good-quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup sriracha
- 2 tbsp green chili paste optional
- 2 tbsp garlic paste
- 2 tbsp ginger grated
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Press tofu by placing it on a baking sheet with paper towels and placing a heavy skillet on top with lots of cans to weigh it down. Let it sit for half and hour. Cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Prepare the marinade and add the cubed tofu. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Crisp in a skillet on all sides and reserve remaining marinade in the mixing bowl.
- In another pot reduce the remaining marinade to form a sticky sauce. Add crisped tofu, and toss until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.