Magic Garlic Tofu
Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
(57)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 batch baked tofu
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon freshly-ground coarse* black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 4 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter or oil)
- 1 small red onion, finely minced (about 2/3 cup)
- 1-2 fresh jalapeños (or 2 Thai bird chiles), cored and finely minced
- 10 garlic cloves, finely minced
- toppings: thinly-sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds
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Preparation
Step 1
Prepare your baked tofu according to recipe instructions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, as your baked tofu (above) is draining and later baking, prep all of your ingredients for the black pepper sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, maple syrup, black pepper, cornstarch and ground ginger until combined. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large sauté pan, heat the butter (or oil) over medium-high heat until melted. Add the red onion and jalapeño, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Slowly pour in the soy sauce mixture, and stir until combined. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a simmer and then thickens.
Step 5
Remove pan from heat. Add in the baked tofu, and toss until it is evenly coated in the sauce.
Step 6
Serve warm, garnished with lots of toppings as desired.
Step 7
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