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One-Pan-Sweet-Spicy-Tofu-Recipe

One-Pan Sweet & Spicy Tofu

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Enjoy the delicious One-Pan Sweet & Spicy Tofu, a quick and easy dish packed with flavor from garlic and chili sauce. Perfect for a healthy dinner or speedy meal prep!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 scallion white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce optional for color
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp chili oil or chili sauce of choice, adjust to desired heat
  • 1 lb extra firm tofu pressed and drained from water
  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Steamed rice
  • Extra chili oil or chili sauce optional

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the scallion, keeping the white and green parts separate. Heat 1 tbsp of neutral oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the white parts of the scallion to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Transfer to a bowl along with the oil.
  3. In the same pan, mix garlic, soy sauce, dark soy sauce if using, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, water, rice vinegar, and chili oil or sauce. Stir well and taste for adjustments.

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Notes

For added heat, adjust the amount of chili oil or sauce to your liking.
Serve with steamed rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a complete meal.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg