Sweet and Spicy Mango Habanero Tofu
Ingredients
Mango habanero sauce
- 1-2 ripe mangos* (about 1 cup chopped)
- 2-3 habaneros
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small carrot, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tbsp grated 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
Tofu
- 1 block of super firm (also known as high protein) tofu
- A generous pinch of salt
- 1-2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Preparation
Add all ingredients for the sauce except lime juice to a blender, and blend until smooth.
Bring sauce to a boil while whisking continuously until it thickens. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lime juice at the end, and season to taste with salt.
Refrigerate in a clean glass jar.
Cut tofu in half horizontally, and pat away any 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 them with the mango habanero sauce (I used a little more than 1/2 a cup), and let everything cook on low heat for 5-10 minutes until every piece is evenly coated and lightly caramelized.
Tips
Habaneros are very spicy! Take out the seeds, only use 1, replace with jalapeños or just omit completely if you’re sensitive to spice! And don’t forget to wash hands thoroughly after handling them!
