Spicy Crispy Tofu (Vegan)
Spicy Crispy Tofu - crisped to golden brown perfection and coated in a delicious sauce, this sweet, sour, and fiery tofu is here to satisfy all your spicy cravings! Paired with tender broccoli and fluffy jasmine rice, weeknight stir-frys have never been this easy!
Ingredients
Tofu:
- 1 package extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp cornstarch , mixed with ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
Stir Fry:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 star anise
- 3 cloves
- 4 dried red chilies
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 inch ginger , minced
- 1/2 cup shallots (onions) , finely chopped
- 1 cup broccoli , blanched
- 2 tbsp red chili paste
- 2 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 3/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp cornstarch , mixed with 3 tbsp water
- salt , to taste
- 1 tbsp seasame seeds , more for garnish
- 3 tbsp cashews , or peanuts, crushed , more for garnish
- 2 thai red chilies , more for garnish
Instructions
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Drain and press your tofu in a kitchen towel for a few minutes to help remove excess water. Slice into cubes and then toss with your cornstarch and salt. Heat some oil in a pan and add in your coated tofu. Sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown crispy. Set aside in a separate plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any extra oil.
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In the same pan, add some more oil and add in your ginger, garlic, shallots, star anise, cloves, and dried red chilies. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
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Now, add in your broccoli, chili paste, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, white pepper, cornstarch slurry, and salt. Saute for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and broccoli.
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Fold in your cashews, sesame seeds, thai chilies and your Crispy Spicy Tofu is ready! Garnish with some more cashews, sesame seeds, and chilies and enjoy!