Pan-fried tofu is a traditional Korean side dish (or banchan). This recipe enhances the classic flavor by caramelizing the sauce the tofu together. The result? Every flavor—from the maple syrup to the ginger—is enhanced tenfold.
1(16 oz) extra firm tofu, drained and sliced into ½" strips
salt to taste
Sauce
2tbspmaple syrup
2tbspBragg Liquid Aminosor low-sodium soy sauce
1tbspgreen onion, finely sliced (plus more for garnish)
3medium gloves garlic, minced
½tspfresh ginger, minced
¼tspchili pasteor ¼ jalapeño, seeded and minced
Garnish
2green onions, finely sliced
½tspsesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
1
Prepare the tofu: Add a splash of oil into a skillet, and place the sliced tofu strips onto the pan, sprinkling lightly with salt. Fry the tofu strips on medium high heat until golden. Flip the strips and lightly sprinkle with salt. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes each side. Leave in the pan.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by whisking together the maple syrup, Bragg Liquid Aminos, garlic, ginger, and chili paste in a bowl. Set aside until the tofu segments are golden.
3
When the tofu is ready, pour the sauce over it, and let it simmer in the pan for a few minutes or until caramelized.
4
Transfer the tofu onto a serving platter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
2 slices
Amount per serving
Calories82
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium308mg14%
Total Carbohydrate6g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Tofu
olive oil spray
1(16 oz) extra firm tofu, drained and sliced into ½" strips
salt to taste
Sauce
2tbspmaple syrup
2tbspBragg Liquid Aminosor low-sodium soy sauce
1tbspgreen onion, finely sliced (plus more for garnish)
3medium gloves garlic, minced
½tspfresh ginger, minced
¼tspchili pasteor ¼ jalapeño, seeded and minced
Garnish
2green onions, finely sliced
½tspsesame seeds, toasted
Directions
1
Prepare the tofu: Add a splash of oil into a skillet, and place the sliced tofu strips onto the pan, sprinkling lightly with salt. Fry the tofu strips on medium high heat until golden. Flip the strips and lightly sprinkle with salt. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes each side. Leave in the pan.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by whisking together the maple syrup, Bragg Liquid Aminos, garlic, ginger, and chili paste in a bowl. Set aside until the tofu segments are golden.
3
When the tofu is ready, pour the sauce over it, and let it simmer in the pan for a few minutes or until caramelized.
4
Transfer the tofu onto a serving platter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
AuthorLife and Health Network