Firecracker Tofu

This Firecracker Tofu consists of crispy pieces of tofu coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables for a delicious vegetarian meal.

A combination of Frank’s Hot Sauce and crushed red pepper flakes makes a super spicy sauce for coating the tofu. A half a cup of brown sugar helps balance the spice with some sweetness.

How To Make Firecracker Tofu:

1. Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes. I do this by wrapping the tofu in several layers of paper towels and placing a heavy cast iron pan on top. A tofu press is great to use if you have one. This step is to get rid of excess water so that the tofu crisps up more easily.
2. Meanwhile, stir together the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
3. Once the tofu has been pressed, cut it into cubes and toss with cornstarch.
4. Heat some vegetable oil in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet. Add the tofu. Don’t crowd the pan. Cook in 2 batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown on all sides.
5. Remove the tofu from the skillet.
6. Drain off the oil in the skillet and add the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Return the tofu to the skillet and coat in the sauce.
8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve.

Recipe Tips:

Will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days but it is best eaten right away while it is still crispy.

Steamed broccoli or snow peas go great with this recipe.

Try These Other Tofu Recipes:

• Asian Garlic Tofu
• Air Fryer Chili Garlic Tofu

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Firecracker Tofu

This Firecracker Tofu consists of crispy pieces of tofu coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables for a delicious vegetarian meal.

Course Dinner, main dish

Cuisine American

Keyword tofu, vegetarian

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package super firm tofu
• 1/2 cup Frank's Hot Sauce
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish

Instructions

1. Wrap tofu in several layers of paper towels and place a cast iron pan on top of it. Let sit for 30 minutes. Or you can use a tofu press if you have one.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

3. Cut tofu into cubes and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the cornstarch on top. Toss to coat it evenly.

4. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the tofu. (Cook in 2 batches if necessary. You want it in a single layer.)

5. Cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Drain off any oil.

6. Add the sauce to the skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

7. Add tofu back to skillet and coat it in sauce.

8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Firecracker Tofu

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Sodium 1129mg49%

Potassium 47mg1%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 26mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.