Quick Vegan Garlic Honey Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block (450 g) extra firm tofu or superfirm tofu
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp oil or cooking spray
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (make gluten free by using coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp agave syrup or your favorite liquid sweetener
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp garlic chili paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp apple juice or 1/4 wedge of lemon juice
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- 1/2 inch ginger, minced
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 2 handfuls of spinach
Preparation
If using superfirm tofu, just remove from packaging and cut into even cubes
If using extra firm tofu, drain tofu and gently press excess water out of the tofu using a tofu press or by applying equal pressure on each side and then cut into equal sized cubes
To a freezer bag, add tofu cubes, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, lemon pepper, and salt, seal bag and gently shake to coat with mixture
Bring a pan with oil to medium heat then add in tofu and allow to cook evenly on one side for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional few minutes until golden
As tofu is cooking, prepare sauce by adding soy sauce, agave syrup, mirin, garlic chili paste, apple juice, garlic, ginger and scallions
Remove tofu from pan and slightly lower heat, add in sauce and stir and cook for 30 seconds then add back in tofu and 2 handfuls of spinach
Stir well to allow spinach to wilt and tofu to coat itself with the sauce and serve with extra scallions on top along with some rice
Tips
This makes 4 servings
