Chinese 5 Spice Tofu
Chinese 5 spice is a common spice mix made up of star Anise, fennel, Szechuan peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon. This spice mixture makes this tofu dish super aromatic and is perfect served over a bed of freshly steamed rice.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Servings: 4
For the tofu:
- 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon(s) Chinese Five Spice
- 1 12oz block(s) extra-firm tofu torn into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoon(s) light oil (such as coconut or vegetable)
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 red onion chopped
- 4 green onions chopped (for garnish)
For the sauce:
- 5 tablespoon(s) ketchup
- 5 tablespoon(s) water
- 2 tablespoon(s) agave
- 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce (gluten-free if preferred)
- 3 teaspoon(s) brown sugar
- 2 clove(s) garlic minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon(s) Chinese Five Spice
- 1 teaspoon(s) Sriracha
Place the cornstarch into a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper and Chinese Five Spice. Mix well, then add the tofu pieces and toss to coat evenly.
In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and fry for a few minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and fry a few minutes more on the other side until golden and crispy all over. Once cooked, take the tofu out of the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and add the bell pepper and red onion. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden.
Meanwhile, make the sauce by combining together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Now place the cooked tofu back into the pan and stir in the sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook gently until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot over a bed of rice or other grain and garnish with green onions.
Serving: 1serving without rice(recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1156IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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https://www.easyveganmealplan.com/recipe/chinese-5-spice-tofu/