Tofu with Chili Garlic Sauce

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Squeeze moisture from the tofu block, cut in half, press to remove more moisture, and cut into small cubes.
  2. 2Toss tofu cubes with soy sauce in a dish.
  3. 3Coat tofu cubes with arrowroot starch on all sides.
  4. 4Add avocado oil to a hot pan and fry the tofu cubes for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. 5Transfer cooked tofu to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt while hot.
  6. 6In a pan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, and sesame oil.
  7. 7Add a mixture of water and arrowroot starch to the pan to thicken the sauce.
  8. 8Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then bring the sauce to a boil.
  9. 9Add sesame oil and return the tofu cubes to the pan to coat them in the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole tofu block
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tsp arrowroot starch
  • to taste avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1.5 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1.5 tsp arrowroot starch
  • salt (optional)
  • pepper (optional)
  • garlic powder (optional)

Equipment

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