Spicy Mango Habanero Glazed Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block of super firm tofu
- A generous pinch of salt
- 1-2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Mango habanero sauce
- 1-2 ripe mangos (you need 1 cup chopped)
- 2-3 habaneros
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small carrot, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tbsp size piece of 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
Preparation
Add all ingredients for the sauce except lime juice and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the mixture to a small saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add lime juice at the end and season to taste with salt.
Cut tofu in half horizontally and pat away any excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the tofu pieces into bite-sized cubes, season with salt, and dust with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Brush a cast iron skillet with avocado oil, heat to medium, and fry tofu pieces from all sides until golden, flipping after 2-3 minutes on each side.
Toss tofu with some mango habanero sauce and cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly coated and lightly caramelized.
Tips
Habaneros are very spicy; remove seeds, use only one, or replace with jalapeños if sensitive to spice.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling habaneros.
Refrigerate remaining sauce in a clean glass jar.
