Spicy Mango Habanero Tofu Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 block of super firm tofu
- A generous pinch of salt
- 1-2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Mango habanero sauce
- 1-2 ripe mangos (you need 1 cup chopped)
- 2-3 habaneros
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small carrot, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tbsp size piece of ginger
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple or agave syrup
- Juice of 2 limes plus a tsp of lime zest
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt to taste
Preparation
Add all ingredients for the sauce except lime juice and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add mixture to a small saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lime juice at the end and season to taste with salt.
Refrigerate remaining sauce in a clean glass jar.
Cut tofu in half horizontally and pat away any excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel. Cut the 2 pieces into bite-sized cubes, season them with salt, and dust with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Brush a cast iron skillet with avocado oil, bring it to medium heat, and fry tofu pieces from all sides until golden. Flip them around after 2-3 minutes on each side.
Toss tofu with some of the mango habanero sauce and let everything cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until every piece is evenly coated and lightly caramelized.
Tips
Habaneros are very spicy; take out the seeds, use only one, replace with jalapeños or omit completely if sensitive to spice, and wash hands thoroughly after handling them.
