Finger Licking Good Retro (1960's) BBQ Sauce with Tofu
Directions
- 1Cut the tofu into 32 cubes.
- 2Add the tofu to a bowl with the salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- 3Air fry the tofu at 400° for 5 minutes.
- 4While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce.
- 5Heat a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- 6Add the oil, garlic and onions and sauté for about 30 seconds or so until the onions start to become translucent.
- 7Add all of the other ingredients and bring to a boil.
- 8Cook, while stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- 9Brush some of the sauce on the tofu then air fry at 400° for 5 minutes more.
- 10Flip the tofu, brush with more sauce & air fry at 400° for another 5 minutes.
- 11Remove the tofu from the air fryer & brush with the remaining sauce.
- 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.
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