Serves 4
40 min
Pan-Seared Tofu with Ginger-Tamari Glaze
Recipe GLPR3f2f4f3b3a26d6
Golden-crispy pan-seared extra-firm tofu cubes finished with a savory-sweet ginger-tamari glaze brightened by fresh lemon. A simple yet satisfying Asian-inspired main course that's plant-based and full of umami flavor.
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Ingredients
1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/4 cup sweetener (brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey)
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
Directions
Press the tofu block using a tofu press or by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy weight on top for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Once pressed, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
Place the whole wheat flour in a shallow bowl. Lightly coat the tofu cubes with the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the floured tofu cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, working in batches if needed.
While the tofu is cooking, combine the lemon juice, tamari, sweetener, and grated ginger in a small bowl, stirring until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
Once all tofu cubes are browned, reduce heat to medium and pour the ginger-tamari glaze over the tofu. Toss gently to coat all pieces, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the glaze is heated through and coats the tofu evenly.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm. The tofu should remain crispy on the outside while absorbing the flavorful glaze.
