Spicy Tofu
Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a quick, spicy chili sauce and finished with sesame seeds and scallions. Ready in about 20 minutes for a fast weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 medium scallions
Instructions
- 1
Press the 14 oz tofu between paper towels for 5 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add tofu cubes in a single layer and cook until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
- 3
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce. Pour over the tofu and toss to coat, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce clings and sizzles.
- 4
Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced scallions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Nonstick skillet
- Paper towels
- Small bowl
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