Stir-Fried Sweet Chili Tofu
Ingredients
- 2 blocks tofu (around 240g each), sliced into cubes
- 1 heaping tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, sliced into squares
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, for frying
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp chili sauce (I used sriracha)
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Preparation
Dry the tofu and cut into cubes. I wrap the tofu in towels and place a plate on top of it until excess liquid is absorbed by the towels
Sprinkle the salt on the tofu cubes. Add the cornstarch. Coat the tofu well
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the sauce
In a pan, heat around 1 1/2 tbsp of oil and then fry the tofu cubes until crisp and golden. You may need to turn around the tofu cubes
Take out the tofu and sautee the onions and bell peppers in a little oil
Add in the tofu, sauce, and then mix well. The sauce will thicken from the corn starch
Serve with a bowl of rice and enjoy while hot