Everybody's Darling Tofu by @fitgreenmind

55 min
Easy

4 servings

🍱

400 g

Firm Tofu

🌽

2 tbsp

Corn Starch

🫗

7.5 ml

Oil

🍛

2 g

Curry Powder

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🥫

60 ml

BBQ Or Teriyaki Sauce

🍋

0.5 lime

Lime

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Step 2/12

    Pat 400 g firm tofu dry with paper towels.

    firm tofu
    🧻paper towels

  3. Step 3/12

    Tear the dried tofu into bite-size chunks.

    firm tofu

  4. Step 4/12

    Place the tofu chunks in a large mixing bowl.

    firm tofu
    🥣large mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/12

    Add 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tbsp cooking oil to the tofu.

    firm tofu
    cornstarch
    cooking oil
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/12

    Add 1 tsp curry powder and salt to taste, then toss until the tofu is evenly coated.

    firm tofu
    curry powder
    salt
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/12

    Spread the coated tofu in a single layer on the baking sheet.

    firm tofu
    🍪baking sheet

  8. Step 8/12

    Bake the tofu for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp at the edges.

    firm tofu
    🍪baking sheet

  9. Step 9/12

    Squeeze juice from 1/2 lime into the barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce.

    barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce
    lime
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🍋citrus juicer
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/12

    Toss the baked tofu with 4 tbsp lime sauce until coated.

    firm tofu
    barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce
    lime
    🥣large mixing bowl

  11. Step 11/12

    Return the sauced tofu to the baking sheet and bake for 5 more minutes.

    firm tofu
    barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce
    lime
    🍪baking sheet

  12. Step 12/12

    Serve the tofu hot while the exterior is crisp and the sauce is glossy.

    firm tofu

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Plant Protein, Soy Products, Spices, Seasoning, Fruit, Citrus

Ingredients

Firm tofu, Corn starch, Oil, Curry powder, Salt, BBQ or teriyaki sauce, Lime

Allergens

Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Plant-Based, High-Protein

Calories

170 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 11g, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 2.3mg, Potassium: 180mg, Sodium: 420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin K: 4mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

55 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

paper towels, large mixing bowl, baking sheet, measuring spoons, citrus juicer

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish, Appetizer

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Meal Prep, Lunch, Casual Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Fusion, Vegan

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Chewy, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Sweet, Tangy, Smoky, Umami, Mildly Spiced

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat in an oven for best crispness), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze in portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)