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Spicy Tofu

Crispy, creamy, spicy, tasty.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 lb tofu extra firm, pressed, and cubed to 1/2"
  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 8 oz Mixed Mushrooms or Button washed, sliced
  • 1 head Broccoli trimmed to florets
  • 1 ea Sweet onion peeled, minced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Sambal oelek
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar

Instructions
 

Sauce

  • Combine all in a small dish, set aside

Main

  • Toss pressed, cubed, tofu with cornstarch
  • Place a large skillet / wok over medium high heat and add oil,
  • when oil spiders add tofu and fry for ~5 minutes, we want some color and a crisp side
  • Toss tofu to flip sides and fry for an additional 5 minutes, repeat once more
  • Add 2 tbsp of sauce and toss once more, cook to thicken, ~ 2 minutes
  • Remove tofu to plate
  • Add onions and mushrooms, saute until onions are translucent and mushrooms have color
  • Remove to plate
  • Add broccoli to pan, add 2 tbsp of water, and cover for 3 minutes
  • Remove cover and toss to remove and liquid, looking for a tender crisp veg
  • add the mushrooms, onions, and tofu back along with sauce
  • Toss to coat and warm through

Notes

One can either serve over / with rice, or add hot cooked noodles and toss
 

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 937mgPotassium: 713mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Fried, Spicy, Tofu
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