Dinner is Served: Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu Over Sticky Rice

|Updated May 26, 2020

@twospoons.ca

Use up the rest of your pantry staples to cook this crispy pan-fried tofu dish for dinner tonight because its easy, fast and tasty. This recipe only takes 20 minutes to make and has a delicious sweet and tangy glaze on the tofu! If you're not typically a big tofu fan, you'll enjoy this recipe since the firm tofu is covered in a sweet glaze and fried in a pan, taking away any bland taste and giving it a nice, crispy texture. Make a batch of sticky rice and add the tofu on top for an Asian-inspired dish. For more flavors, top with cilantro.

Recipe Developer: Hannah Sunderani, @twospoons.ca

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 3 people
Why we love it: This dish is high in protein and gluten-free. It's a traditional Asian style dish and is full of flavor. And, leftovers taste even more delcious!
Make it for: A protein-packed lunch or dinner. Top the tofu on rice or your choice of noodles.

Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu Over Sticky Rice

Ingredients

1 packet extra firm tofu (12 oz/350g)
1/4 cup gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce)
3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp Shiro miso
1-inch ginger peeled and grated (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1/4 tsp cayenne plus more to taste
1/3 cup neutral oil (avocado or coconut oil)

Instructions

Drain tofu and wrap in a clean dishtowel.
Gently press tofu to remove the excess liquid. Do this for a few minutes until you find the tofu to be significantly drier.
Slice tofu into six equal slices (about 1/2-inch thick). Gently dab tofu slices with a dish towel to remove any more moisture.
In a bowl combine tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, miso, grated ginger, and cayenne. Mix to combine. Set aside.
Add neutral oil to skillet and bring to med-high heat. When the oil is hot (3-5 mins) carefully add tofu slices. (Do this carefully as oil can spit as tofu cooks).
Cook each side until browned and crispy (4 mins per side). Use a chopstick or spatula to turn.
Strain oil into a small bowl, holding back the tofu with a spatula. Bring back to medium heat and add the sauce.
Spoon the sauce over the tofu to absorb and marinade. Let simmer until sauce has thickened and caramelized ( 5 mins).
Serve tofu with rice and drizzle with remaining glaze.