Ingredients
Sticky Tofu
- 400 g extra-firm tofu cubed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- vegetable oil for frying
Sticky Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Serving
- 300 g cooked rice
- Sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and sliced red chilies for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. You can do this by wrapping the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Once pressed, cut the tofu into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Add the tofu cubes to the marinade, gently toss to coat, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat some vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated tofu cubes to the hot pan and cook until they become crispy and golden brown on all sides. This may take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the pan and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, tomato paste, sriracha sauce, cornstarch, and water.
- Return the pan to the heat and pour in the sticky sauce mixture.
- Add the cooked tofu back to the pan and stir well to coat the tofu in the sauce.
- Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
- Serve the sticky tofu over cooked rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and sliced red chilies, if desired.Enjoy your delicious vegan sticky tofu with rice!
Nutrition Facts
Vegan sticky tofu on rice
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
259
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
1132
mg
49
%
Potassium
311
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
63
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.