This Vegan ?Sticky Lemon Tofu
Ingredients
- * 15 oz.( 1 block) Extra firm tofu
- * 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- * A few pinches of Salt and Pepper
- * 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce or gluten free Tamari
- * 1/3 Cup Agave syrup
- * Juice of 1 Lemon
- * Zest of 1 Lemon
- * 1/2 Cup Vegetable broth
- * 1 Tablespoon Corn starch
- * 1 Tablespoon Water
- * Steamed rice or veggies for serving
Preparation
Press the tofu before hand. I like to press it for a few hours, but press it for at least 15 minutes. When ready, preheat the oven to 425 degrees
Cut the block of tofu into cubes, and toss in the olive oil and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Then place each tofu cube in a single layer on a sheet pan.
Bake the tofu at 425 degrees for 30-40 minutes, flipping half way through baking, until the tofu is nice and brown and crispy.
While the tofu is baking, make the lemon sauce. You can wait about 10 minutes or so, because the sauce will only take a few minutes. I like to use a wok, so I can toss the tofu in the sauce.
Heat a wok or sauce pan on medium high, then add the soy sauce, agave, lemon juice, and veggie broth. Whisk to combine.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Then whisk the corn starch and water together in a small bowl. Then, add it to the sauce. Whisk to combine
Simmer on low for a minute or 2, continuing to whisk, until the sauce is nice and thick. Stir in the lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a splash more soy sauce if it needs salt, or a bit more agave for sweetness, or a squeeze more lemon if needed. Keep hot on low until the tofu is done.
Once the tofu is brown and crisp, add the tofu to the pan, and toss in the sauce, coating all the tofu.
Serve immediately