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Do you already love tofu? Not yet? Are you having difficulties in finding the most flavorful tofu recipes? Do you want to enjoy tasty tofu dishes? In this article, we’ll try to cover all the basics of preparing and making tofu marinades, includin…
Do you already love tofu? Not yet? Are you having difficulties in finding the most flavorful tofu recipes? Do you want to enjoy tasty tofu dishes? In this article, we’ll try to cover all the basics of preparing and making tofu marinades, including which tofu to choose, and how to cook it to get the...
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This is the easiest Thai red curry ever with only simple 6 ingredients to make a delicious sauce. We also used ingredients that are common in Thai cuisine like tofu, wood ear mushrooms also known as black fungus, bamboo shoots, spring onions and red ch…
This is the easiest Thai red curry ever with only simple 6 ingredients to make a delicious sauce. We also used ingredients that are common in Thai cuisine like tofu, wood ear mushrooms also known as black fungus, bamboo shoots, spring onions and red chilis. It is a delicious, rich and creamy red curry dish...
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Tofu should be gluten-free. What you need to watch out for is cross-contamination during manufacturing and that certain tofu varieties that come pre-prepared and flavored sometimes include ingredients that are non-gluten-friendly. Don’t worry, we…
Tofu should be gluten-free. What you need to watch out for is cross-contamination during manufacturing and that certain tofu varieties that come pre-prepared and flavored sometimes include ingredients that are non-gluten-friendly. Don’t worry, we go through all potential ingredients you need to watch out for. What is tofu? If you are or have ever thought...
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This sweet, spicy, and sticky honey sriracha tofu is addictively delicious! Add it to salads, bowl meals, noodles, wraps, and more.
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I haven’t made tofu in a while but I can tell you one thing, I’m going to be making this Honey Sriracha Tofu a lot from here on out. These tasty little tofu cubes are pan-fried until crispy on the outside and then drenched in a sweet and spicy sriracha glaze. It’s simple but so addictive! They’re so good that I sat there eating the tofu right out of the pan, nearly polishing off the entire batch myself. 😬 Realistically, you’ll probably want to stretch this out to about four servings as part of a full meal, and I’ve got some great ideas for that below. 😉
I suggest using either firm or extra-firm tofu for this recipe so that the tofu cubes hold their shape during frying. Even with firm or extra-firm tofu, you’ll want to stir gently to prevent the cubes from crumbling.
To add even more texture in your tofu, you can freeze the tofu (right in the package) and then thaw before pressing. This makes the tofu a little more dense and texturized, rather than soft and smooth.
Sriracha is the main flavor in this recipe and it provides several flavor elements to the sauce like heat, acidity, garlic, and salt. You could potentially substitute it with another chili sauce, like chili garlic sauce, sambal oelek, or maybe even gochujang. But if you’re looking for a non-spicy option, it will take several ingredients to replace all the flavors contained in the sriracha. I suggest using this recipe for Pan Fried Sesame Tofu as a non-spicy alternative.
To make this honey sriracha tofu vegan you only need to swap one ingredient—honey. Substitute the honey with either brown sugar or agave nectar. Brown sugar is my top choice because I love the deep flavors that the molasses in the brown sugar provides.
Cornstarch helps create a nice crispy coating on the tofu, but cornstarch also likes to stick to cookware. For that reason, I suggest using some type of non-stick cookware, whether that be ceramic, cast iron, or Teflon.
Do as I say and don’t do as I do (almost eat the entire batch straight out of the skillet). Use this honey sriracha tofu to top salads, like Crunchy Cabbage Salad or Cold Peanut Noodle Salad. Make it into a bowl meal with rice and cooling cucumbers (as pictured) and maybe some Peanut Lime Dressing. Or add it to some noodles like these Sesame Noodles with Wilted Greens or Garlic Noodles. You could even stuff it into a big tortilla with Crunchy Cabbage Salad and make it a wrap!
Drain one 14oz. block of firm or extra-firm tofu. Press the tofu for 30 minutes using either a tofu press, or a homemade press like in the photo above. To make the homemade press, place the block of tofu on a plate or rimmed baking sheet, then top with a cutting board and a heavy object, like a cast-iron skillet or pot of water.
While the tofu is pressing, prepare the honey sriracha sauce. Stir together 2 Tablespoons sriracha, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
You can see how much more liquid came out of the block of tofu after pressing for 30 minutes. Pour off the excess liquid.
Cut the block of tofu into ½-inch cubes and lightly pat dry with a paper towel.
Add 2 Tablespoons of cooking oil and one teaspoon soy sauce to a large bowl. Whisk until they are somewhat combined, then add the cubed tofu and gently stir until the tofu is coated.
Add one teaspoon cornstarch to the bowl with the tofu and gently stir again. Repeat two more times until you’ve added 3 teaspoons (or one tablespoon) cornstarch and the tofu is coated.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is very hot, add the tofu. The tofu is coated in oil, so there is no need to add extra oil to the skillet. Cook the tofu, stirring occasionally, until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides.
Pour the prepared honey sriracha sauce over the tofu.
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes more or until the sauce is thick and sticky. Top with sliced green onions and serve!
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If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti squash, this is it! It’s a hearty, flavorful, plant-based stir-fry with spaghetti squash noodles, crispy baked tofu, and tons of colorful veggies. It requires just 10 simple ingredients and is perfect …
If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti squash, this is it! It’s a hearty, flavorful, plant-based stir-fry with spaghetti squash noodles, crispy baked tofu, and tons of colorful veggies. It requires just 10 simple ingredients and is perfect for fall and beyond. Let us show you how it’s done!
Origins of Stir-Fry
Stir frying is a cooking method believed to have originated in China. Traditionally, stir-fries are cooked in a wok with a small amount of hot oil and continuously stirred.
To get perfect crispy Teriyaki Tofu sometimes it is not about the ingredients, but the method of preparing them. In this case, to get it crispy we used a technique of slicing and frying we saw in Pei Wei Restaurant. The end result is a crispy, sticky f…
To get perfect crispy Teriyaki Tofu sometimes it is not about the ingredients, but the method of preparing them. In this case, to get it crispy we used a technique of slicing and frying we saw in Pei Wei Restaurant. The end result is a crispy, sticky fried tofu which you can serve with rice...
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Sweet, savory and aromatic are the three words I would use to describe this delicious tofu burger. The marinade was inspired by Char Siu aka Chinese BBQ dishes, which goes perfectly with a light coleslaw salad and a dollop of sriracha mayonnaise. You m…
Sweet, savory and aromatic are the three words I would use to describe this delicious tofu burger. The marinade was inspired by Char Siu aka Chinese BBQ dishes, which goes perfectly with a light coleslaw salad and a dollop of sriracha mayonnaise. You might think it is not easy to enjoy a flavorful tofu dish,...
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Tofu cubes are marinated in homemade vegan buffalo sauce, thread on skewers, and grilled until they get a crispy caramelized crust. If you want to enjoy an easy-to-make flavorful tofu dish, try making these Buffalo Tofu Skewers. We give you tips on how…
Tofu cubes are marinated in homemade vegan buffalo sauce, thread on skewers, and grilled until they get a crispy caramelized crust. If you want to enjoy an easy-to-make flavorful tofu dish, try making these Buffalo Tofu Skewers. We give you tips on how to grill tofu 4 ways: grill pan, in the oven, on a...
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Sofritas is actually fried tofu crumbles braised (aka cooked) in a spicy chili sauce. You can make Chipotle’s famous vegan protein option at home with ease if you follow this recipe step by step. If you are looking for a flavorful tofu recipe to …
Sofritas is actually fried tofu crumbles braised (aka cooked) in a spicy chili sauce. You can make Chipotle’s famous vegan protein option at home with ease if you follow this recipe step by step. If you are looking for a flavorful tofu recipe to add to burritos, tacos, or salad bowls, try this easy Sofritas...
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This epic BBQ tofu recipe is fast, easy and full of savory sweet flavor! A great way to make anyone…
This epic BBQ tofu recipe is fast, easy and full of savory sweet flavor! A great way to make anyone into a tofu fan.
Here’s a must-make recipe for tofu fans: and eaters on the fence, too. Try this irresistible BBQ Tofu recipe! Each bite has just the right chewy texture, bathed in a silky, sweet, savory sauce. You’ll want to keep eating it for days. This plate disappeared very quickly at our house! This recipe is easy to put together and a great starter recipe for people who are wary of the stuff. In fact, it might turn them into unabashed fans,
One huge advantage to this recipe: you can use the tofu out of the package, no pressing required! Many tofu recipes call for pressing the water out of the tofu for 30 minutes prior to making the recipe. But if you’re like us, you don’t have an extra 30 minutes to spare. This BBQ tofu recipe uses tofu right out of the package! Here are the basic steps (but for the full recipe, scroll down!):
That’s it! It’s one of the fastest, easiest ways to make tofu taste irresistibly good.
We used an organic BBQ sauce for this BBQ tofu recipe. Using a quality brand is key, because the flavor of sauces can vary. Look for sauces that are sweetened with sugar or natural ingredients, not high fructose corn syrup. You can also use homemade BBQ sauce, like one of these recipes:
We also have Mustard BBQ Sauce and White BBQ Sauce recipes, but they’re a bit different in character so we wouldn’t suggest them here.
Misinformation swirls about tofu and soy products. Is tofu healthy? Here’s what to know about eating tofu and other soy products like tempeh and edamame:
Once you’ve got your BBQ tofu recipe, there are endless ways to serve it! Turn it into a healthy dinner recipe with a few easy sides. Here are a few of the ways we’d pair it with sides to make a meal:
Here at A Couple Cooks, we used to avoid tofu because it felt like it was trying to be meat. But we’ve learned that tofu is so much more than that! It’s a delicious plant-based protein that can be eaten in so many delicious ways. Here are some favorites:
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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 
Yield: 4 This epic BBQ tofu recipe is fast, easy and full of savory sweet flavor! A great way to make anyone into a tofu fan.
*Note: You can also use this method with Grilled Tofu: simply substitute BBQ sauce for the sauce in that recipe.
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: TofuKeywords: BBQ Tofu, BBQ Tofu Recipe
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