Spicy Tofu (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

This Spicy Tofu is sticky, salty-sweet, so flavourful and seriously easy to make! It tastes just as delicious as takeout but is much healthier. The tofu is pan-fried, so it's not too greasy, and also vegan and gluten-free. Plus it takes just 25 minutes to make!

This Spicy Tofu is made using a super easy 3-ingredient sauce, made with sriracha, which adds the most deliciously kaleidoscopic spicy flavour, tamari (or soy sauce) for saltiness and umami, and agave syrup, which adds the perfect amount of sticky sweetness to offset the heat.

How to make the tofu

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe.

• Coat the tofu cubes in cornflour (cornstarch).

• Fry the tofu in a frying pan for a few minutes on each side, turning over halfway through.

Tip: It's easiest to use chopsticks to turn over the pieces of tofu. Cook them until crispy and lightly browned, but be careful not to overcook them, otherwise the tofu will become tough.

• Transfer the cooked tofu onto a plate lined with kitchen paper (to drain away the excess oil).

How to make the sauce

• Fry the garlic in a frying pan - you can use the same frying pan you used to fry the tofu.

• Add sriracha, tamari, agave syrup and the tofu.

• Cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly, until the tofu is warmed through and evenly coated in the sauce.
• Sprinkle over thinly sliced spring onion and sesame seeds, if desired.

How long does this Spicy Tofu keep for?

It's best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for up to a few days, and can be reheated in a dry frying pan.

How to make it more spicy

To make this dish spicier, you can add more chilli - either sliced fresh chilli, dried chilli flakes or cayenne chilli powder.

Vegetables you can add

• Sliced carrots.
• Sliced onion.
• Broccoli.
• Baby corn.
• Mangetout.
• Beansprouts.

Tip: Just make sure to make extra sauce if adding extra ingredients.

More flavourful tofu recipes

• Tofu Satay Curry
• Tandoori Tofu
• Sweet and Sour Tofu
• Orange Tofu
• Twice-Cooked Tofu
• Tofu Satay Skewers

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Spicy Tofu (Vegan + GF)

This Spicy Tofu is salty-sweet, so flavourful and seriously easy to make! It tastes just as delicious as takeout but is much healthier.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: sriracha recipe, tofu stir fry, vegan tofu recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

For the tofu:

• ▢ 400 g (14 oz) firm tofu
• ▢ 6 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
• ▢ 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or rapeseed oil)

For the sauce:

• ▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or rapeseed oil)
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves , minced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons sriracha (ensure vegan/gluten-free if necessary)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons agave syrup (or sub any other sweetener)

To serve (optional):

• ▢ Spring onion , thinly sliced
• ▢ Sesame seeds
• ▢ Cooked brown or white rice

Instructions

For the tofu:

• Drain the tofu, pat dry with a paper towel, and cut into small cubes.
• Place the cornflour in a large bowl, take a cube of tofu, coat it in the flour and place on a plate.
• Repeat for the rest of the tofu, adding extra cornflour if necessary.
• Heat up the oil in a frying pan until hot.
• Once the oil is hot, keep it on a medium heat and add the cornflour-coated tofu.
• Fry for a few minutes on each side, turning over halfway through (it's easiest to do this using chopsticks). Cook until it’s crispy and lightly browned, but be careful not to overcook, otherwise it’ll become tough.
• Transfer the cooked tofu onto a plate lined with kitchen paper (to drain away the excess oil).

For the sauce:

• Heat up the oil in a frying pan - you can use the same frying pan you used to fry the tofu.
• Add the garlic once hot and fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
• Add the tamari, sriracha and agave syrup along with the tofu.
• Cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly, until the tofu is warmed through and evenly coated in the sauce.
• Sprinkle over thinly sliced spring onion and sesame seeds, if desired.
• Best enjoyed immediately, but leftovers can be kept covered in the fridge for up to a few days, and can be reheated in a frying pan.

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Notes

• To make this dish spicier, you can add more chilli - either sliced fresh chilli, dried chilli flakes or cayenne chilli powder.
• You can also add vegetables - just make sure to make extra sauce if adding extra ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Tofu (Vegan + GF)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 12g60%

Sodium 680mg28%

Potassium 28mg1%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin C 5.4mg7%

Calcium 128mg13%

Iron 1.5mg8%

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

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