How to make crispy pan fried tofu that's full of asian flavour from miso and tamari. Made on the stove-top and ready in just 20 minutes with a few simple pantry ingredients. A great meat alternative to serve with dinner!
Prep time: PT8M
Cook time: PT12M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
5 stars (3 reviews)
Keywords
pan fried, protein recipe, sauteed, tofu, vegan
Ingredients
1 packet extra firm tofu ((12 oz/350g))
1/4 cup gluten-free tamari ((or soy sauce))
3 tbsp rice vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar))
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp miso paste
1 inch ginger (peeled and grated (or 1/4 tsp dried))
1/4 tsp cayenne (plus more to taste)
1/3 cup neutral oil ((avocado or coconut oil))
Categories
Main Dish
Cuisine
Asian
Chinese
gluten-free
nut-free
refined-sugar free
Steps
Drain tofu and wrap in a clean dish towel. Gently press tofu to remove the excess liquid. Do this for a few minutes until you find the tofu to be significantly drier. Slice tofu into six equal slices (about 1/2-inch thick). Gently dab tofu slices with dish towel to remove any more moisture.
In a bowl combine tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, miso, grated ginger, and cayenne. Mix to combine. Set aside.
Add neutral oil to skillet and bring to med-high heat. When the oil is hot (3-5 mins) carefully add tofu slices. (Do this carefully as oil can spit as tofu cooks). Cook each side until browned and crispy (4 mins per side). Use a chop stick or spatula to turn.
Strain oil into a small bowl, holding back the tofu with a spatula. Bring back to medium-heat and add sauce. Spoon the sauce over the tofu to absorb and marinade. Let simmer until sauce has thickened and caramelized (5 mins).
Serve tofu with rice and drizzle with remaining glaze.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 422 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 1847 mg
Sugar: 13 g
Reviews
Izzy on 2021-02-28 (5 stars): First time making this tofu and it’s so tasty! A new family go-to! Thank you!
Krystal Kurtz on 2020-04-06 (5 stars): This was the first time I have ever made tofu and both my husband and I weren’t let down! This dressing/sauce is an absolutely perfect flavour to pair with the tofu. We will be making this countless more times in the future!!
