Finger Licking Good Retro (1960's) BBQ Sauce with Tofu

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the tofu into 32 cubes.
  2. 2Add the tofu to a bowl with the salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  3. 3Air fry the tofu at 400° for 5 minutes.
  4. 4While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce.
  5. 5Heat a small saucepan over medium high heat.
  6. 6Add the oil, garlic and onions and sauté for about 30 seconds or so until the onions start to become translucent.
  7. 7Add all of the other ingredients and bring to a boil.
  8. 8Cook, while stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  9. 9Brush some of the sauce on the tofu then air fry at 400° for 5 minutes more.
  10. 10Flip the tofu, brush with more sauce & air fry at 400° for another 5 minutes.
  11. 11Remove the tofu from the air fryer & brush with the remaining sauce.
  12. 12Serve with rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 block super firm tofu
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chopped yellow onions
  • 2 tablespoons date syrup
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened ketchup
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh or and juice
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce (vegan)
  • 1 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter

Equipment

air fryersmall saucepanbowl

Tips

  • The sauce tastes like the best ribs you've ever tasted.
  • Traditionally made with pork ribs, but tofu is used as a substitute.