Sweet & Sticky Tofu
Sweet & Sticky Tofu is easy to make and finger-licking good! Gluten free and vegan. Try it on your favorite bowls, salads, noodles or sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra firm tofu (397g) drained and pressed for 15 minutes
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½-1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons tamari sub soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke optional
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together, cornstarch, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Slice drained & pressed tofu into slices or cubes.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip each slice of tofu into cornstarch mixture, tap off excess and then add to hot pan in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, flip and cook another 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While tofu is cooking, mix together tamari, maple syrup and liquid smoke.
- When tofu is crisp and browned to your liking, pour over tamari mixture and stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes longer until most of sauce is gone and tofu looks sticky and delicious!
Notes
HELP! MY TOFU IS STICKING TO THE PAN!! - In all my tofu cooking experience THIS is the most useful tip. BE PATIENT. Depending on the pan you are using you may go to flip your tofu and realize it has become one with the pan. DON'T PANIC AND DON'T FORCE IT OFF! Give your tofu another 1-2 minutes and then check it again using a spatula to gently remove it. As the tofu cooks it will form a crispy edge that will release from the pan if you give it a bit of time.
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