Sweet and Sticky Tofu

A close-up of a dish featuring glazed tofu cubes, reminiscent of vegan-goulash, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, served alongside white rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds. Steamed broccoli florets also accompany the meal on a red plate.

This month, we’re sharing a series of guides for cooking with plant-based proteins – and first up, it’s tofu! Whether you're a tofu skeptic or looking for fresh ideas, we've got you covered. Here’s how to cook our Sweet and Sticky Tofu!

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 4
  • 400 g
    extra firm tofu drained, pressed and chopped into cubes
  • 1
    garlic clove finely chopped
  • Thumb
    ginger grated
  • 1 tsp
    oil
  • 2 tbsp
    soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp
    maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp
    sriracha
  • 1 tbsp
    corn flour

To serve:

  • 1 tbsp
    sesame seeds
  • 1
    spring onion chopped
  • Handful
    coriander chopped
  • 1/2
    lime juice of
  • 1 serving
    rice
  • 1 serving
    broccoli

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu to remove excess water (use a tofu press or place it between two plates with heavy cookbooks on top).

  2. Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, whisking the cornstarch well.

  3. Once the tofu is firm, chop it into cubes and add it to the marinade. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

  4. After marinating, heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu, leaving the leftover marinade for later.

  5. Fry the tofu for 10-15 minutes, until golden and sticky. Once cooked, mix in the remaining marinade for extra stickiness and toss with sesame seeds.

  6. Serve the tofu on a bed of rice, a side of broccoli and topped with coriander, spring onions, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!

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Emily Styrka

Tags

Courses: Main Course
Type of dish: Stir-fry dish
Cooking time: > 1 hour
Cuisines: Japanese
Difficulty: Level 2 (average)
Number ingredients: 5-10 ingredients

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