Description
This Umami Bomb Tofu recipe is a flavor-packed dish that combines crispy tofu with a savory and sweet sauce, creating a delicious Asian-inspired vegan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (400g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Pat the tofu dry and toss it in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Pan-Fry Tofu: Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu cubes and pan-fry until golden and crispy, about 6–8 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Cook with Sauce: Pour the sauce over tofu, stir to coat, and cook until sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Turn off heat, add green onions and chili flakes, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra texture, air fry the tofu instead of pan-frying.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or sautéed greens for a complete meal.
- Use tamari to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
