Description
A delightful tofu glaze recipe that transforms firm tofu into a flavor-packed dish with a smoky and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- Firm Tofu: 2 blocks
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Smoked Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Cooking Oil: as needed
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut it into desired shapes.
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, smoked paprika, minced garlic, brown sugar, mustard, water, and salt to create the glaze.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Pour the glaze over the tofu, ensuring it is well coated.
- Let the tofu simmer in the glaze for a few minutes until it thickens and is heated through.
- Serve warm as a main dish or over rice.
Notes
Perfectly press tofu for better texture and flavor infusion. Experiment with spice levels and serving suggestions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, glaze, vegetarian, Asian cuisine, quick meal
