Crispy Tofu with Soy Maple Sauce by @fitgreenmind

25 min
Easy

2 servings

⬜

250 g

Tofu

🫗

15 ml

Oil

🥢

45 ml

Soy Sauce

🍶

15 ml

Vinegar

🍁

15 ml

Maple Syrup

🫚

2 g

Ginger

🧅

1

Scallion

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🌶️

0.5

Chili

🧂

1 g

Five Spice

🍚

320 g

Rice

🥦

300 g

Steamed Vegetables

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Slice 250 g firm tofu into even slices, about 1 cm thick.

    firm tofu
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/9

    Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

    cooking oil
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoon

  3. Step 3/9

    Add the tofu slices to the hot pan. Fry until the underside is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    firm tofu
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/9

    Flip the tofu slices. Fry the other side until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    firm tofu
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/9

    Combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 1 tbsp maple syrup in a mixing bowl.

    soy sauce
    vinegar
    maple syrup
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoon

  6. Step 6/9

    Stir in fresh ginger, scallion, garlic, chili, and Chinese five-spice powder if using.

    fresh ginger
    scallion
    garlic
    chili
    Chinese five-spice powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/9

    Pour the sauce over the golden tofu. Reduce the heat to low.

    firm tofu
    soy sauce
    vinegar
    maple syrup
    🍳frying pan
    🥣mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/9

    Simmer the tofu in the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes. Turn the slices once to coat them evenly.

    firm tofu
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/9

    Serve the saucy tofu with cooked rice and steamed mixed vegetables.

    firm tofu
    cooked rice
    steamed mixed vegetables
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Condiment, Soy, Sweetener, Vegetables, Aromatics, Pepper

Ingredients

Tofu, Oil, Soy sauce, Vinegar, Maple syrup, Ginger, Scallion, Garlic, Chili, Five spice, Rice, Steamed vegetables

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Plant-Based, Pescatarian

Calories

365 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 18g, Carbohydrates: 47g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 350mg, Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 460mg, Sodium: 1530mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin K: 28mcg, Folate: 70mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, frying pan, mixing bowl, spatula, measuring spoon

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Asian-Inspired, Chinese-Inspired

Geographic

Germany, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Saucy

Flavors

Savory, Sweet, Salty, Tangy, Umami

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave out longer than 2 hours,Keep away from direct heat), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze rice and vegetables separately for best texture)