Pan-Seared Tofu with Japanese Stir-Fry Sauce
A French-inspired dish featuring crispy tofu and a sweet, spicy stir-fry sauce. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 block (14 oz) tofudrained and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 tsp spicyuse a French hot sauce like harissa
- ●1 cup juicyuse a mixture of bell peppers and onions
- ●2 tbsp japaneseuse soy sauce and sake or mirin
- ●1 tsp sickuse a teaspoon of honey
- ●1 cup fryuse a neutral oil like canola or grapeseed
- ●1 tsp stiruse a small amount of cornstarch to thicken
- ●2 servings day
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sake or mirin, and honey.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine.
- 7
Return the tofu to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- 8
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the tofu is coated and the sauce is bubbly.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.