Author: Dear Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Tofu,
Please get in my mouth immediately.
Love,
Sam.
The crispy tofu, the heat of Sriracha, and the sweet agave sauciness, make one fiiine combination. Delivery has nothing on this, and with the freezing temperatures we've been having, I'm pretty sure the delivery guy is A-ok with avoiding the running about in the cold. And I am A-ok with snuggling up in my stretchy pants and over-sized sweater and never leaving the house again... Until I run out of tofu, or Sriracha, or wine, then I will reconsider.
In the meantime, how about cuddling up with a plate of this amazingness? Yes, I don't mind if I do.
To make Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Tofu: Toss the pressed and cubed tofu with cornstarch. Coating the tofu in cornstarch will help it crisp up... oh delicious crispy tofu, you had me at hello.
Fry the tofu until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4 minutes per side, then drain on paper towel.
In the meantime, make the sauce by combining the water, soy sauce, sugar, Sriracha, agave, and garlic in a pan. Bring to a boil. If you don't have Sriracha you could use a different hot sauce. Hot sauces range in spice quite a bit, so add to your own taste preference.
Then whisk in the cornstarch mixture into sauce, and stir until thickened. Toss with tofu and serve over rice. Yum!
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Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Tofu
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Ingredients
For the tofu:
- 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed (see notes), cubed
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
- cooked rice for serving
For the sweet & spicy sauce:
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 - 3 tablespoons Sriracha, (depending on your spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 3 cloves garlic,, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- To make the tofu: add the tofu to a medium bowl with the cornstarch. Toss well to coat, and shake off excess.
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the tofu cubes until all sides are browned. About 4 minutes each side. Drain tofu on paper towel to get rid of excess oil.
- To make the Sriracha sauce: in a small saucepan, 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, sriracha, agave, and garlic, then bring to a boil. In a small bowl or glass, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and whisk well. Continue to cook another minute or two until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the sauce with the tofu and serve over a bed of rice.
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Sam.
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Sam Romano says
This was such a simple recipe that packed so much flavor into it! I loved how easy the sauce was. I had the tofu with rice, green onion, kimchi and sesame seeds. I will totally make this again.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you loved it Sam! That bowl sounds AMAZING with the kimchi and sesame seeds 😍 Thanks so much for sharing!
rain says
I'm planning on making this tonight, it looks soooo good! Question, can I use tapioca if I don't have cornstarch? thx!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yes, Rain! Tapioca starch will work just fine. Your tofu might turn out slightly chewier, but still crispy and delicious 🔥
Saraswati says
Another winner! Thank you for this delicious and easy recipe! Next time, I'll add some broccoli florets to the dish.