Crispy Hoisin Tofu
This crispy hoisin tofu is a quick & easy protein source! Tofu is stir-fried in hoisin sauce making a flavorful dish with the perfect texture!
Servings: 4 Servings
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu (drained)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Place your tofu in a fine-mesh strainer or colander and rinse. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, powdered ginger, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut the tofu into ½” cubes.
- Add peanut oil and sesame oil to a non-stick frying pan and heat over medium heat.
- Add cubed tofu pieces to the pan and stir to coat with oil.
- Cook tofu for 5 minutes or until browned on one side.
- Sprinkle with your seasoning mix and stir until coated.
- Continue cooking until all sides are light-medium brown. (about 10-15 minutes)
- Evenly pour hoisin sauce onto the browned tofu pieces and stir until all your cubes are evenly coated with sauce.
- Cook for 5 more minutes, or until the tofu becomes dark brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over stir-fried veggies or your favorite rice/noodles!
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Notes
Ingredient Substituions
- Extra Firm Tofu: Choose your preferred firmness, just don't use silken tofu.
- Spices: you can adjust these to suit your tastes.
- Peanut Oil: If you do not have peanut oil or have a peanut allergy in your family, you can substitute another mild-flavored oil (olive, avocado, canola, etc.), or additional sesame oil.
- Hoisin Sauce: Check labels to make sure your hoisin sauce is gluten free if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 106.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g | Protein: 6.8g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 74.3mg | Potassium: 128.2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 555mg | Iron: 2.2mg