Spicy Tofu Recipe
- cook TIME 30 mins
- prep TIME 5 mins
- total TIME 35 mins
Ingredients (14)
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ginger grated
- 3 tbsp lemongrass chopped
- 3/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3/2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp scallions chopped
- 4 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice equal to 3/2 cups uncooked
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Wrap both sides of a tofu block in a clean, absorbent paper towel, then put weight on top of it to drain out the excess liquid completely.
Preheat oil in a large iron skillet over medium heat.
Cut the tofu block evenly into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
Fry tofu:
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil on a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tsp grated ginger and 16 oz tofu cubes, then fry for 25 minutes. Toss and turn frequently until all sides of the tofu cubes are golden brown.
Transfer the fried tofu to a clean plate and set aside.
Make sauce:
Keep the skillet on low-medium heat and add in the following ingredients: 3 tbsp lemongrass, 3/2 tbsp oyster sauce, 3/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Stir quickly so the mixture coagulates and is slightly thickened. This must be done within 2 minutes; otherwise, the sauce could get too dense over the heat.
Add the fried tofu back into the skillet. Toss.
Continue to add all the remaining ingredients: 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 3/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Toss the mixture so the tofu cubes are fully coated with the sauce.
Sprinkle on 1 tbsp chopped scallions. Turn off the heat.
Serve spicy tofu with hot steamed white rice.