Spicy Garlic Baked Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block (450g) medium-firm tofu
- 1/4 cup soya sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp sriracha
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tsp corn starch
- 7 garlic cloves
- 2 Tb oil
Preparation
Press the water out of the tofu
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes
Place cubes on a baking pan covered with parchment paper
Bake in oven for 25 minutes with heat set to 400F
After 25 minutes, turn the pieces over and bake for another 10 minutes
Remove pieces from the oven and set aside
Mince the garlic cloves
In a bowl, mix the soya sauce, water, and sriracha
Make a slurry with the corn starch and mix it into the bowl
In a pan, sauté the garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil for 1 minute on medium heat
Add the sauce mixture to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens
Once the sauce is thick, mix in the baked tofu pieces until evenly coated
Turn the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes
Optionally, chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle on top before eating
