SWEET & SPICY TOFU

Addictive bites of tofu, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, with a sweet spicy flavour. Perfect served with rice or noodles (or cauliflower rice for a low carb option!) 

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 200 g extra-firm tofu drained and pat dry
• 3 spring onions sliced
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp minced ginger
• 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• TO SERVE
• 1 lime
• 1 bunch of fresh mint roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the oil to a large skillet and put on a high heat.
2. Meanwhile, make sure the excess liquid has been drained from your tofu block and cut into 1 inch cubes. 
3. After a few minutes, test if the oil is hot enough with a piece of tofu. Once it sizzles, it's ready! Add the rest of the tofu (you may need to fry in 2 batches, depending on your pan size) and fry for a few minutes before turning over and frying on the other sides. They should be golden and crispy. 
4. Once cooked, transfer to a plate with some kitchen towel to mop up any excess oil. 
5. Keep the pan on the hob but turn it down to a medium heat. Add the spring onions, garlic, ginger, Sriracha, soy sauce and vinegar. Fry for a couple of minutes.
6. Return the tofu to the pan and coat with the sauce.
7. Serve with rice (use cauliflower rice for a low carb diet) or noodles. Scatter fresh chopped mint on top and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Recipe Adapted From wallflowerkitchen.com

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