If you crave something savory and spicy, you NEED to try my Spicy Garlicky Tofu.
The sauce is so delicious and addicting; this Spicy Garlicky Tofu takes less than 20 minutes to make and will get you eating bowls and bowls of rice.
Today, we’re diving into the world of plant-based cuisine with a super easy and delicious dish that will excite your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this delicious Spicy Garlicky Tofu is a winner for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
I recently broke my hand, so I started a new series of sharing recipes that are SO easy; even my husband can recreate them.
He said this delicious Spicy Garlicky Tofu recipe surprised him with how quick and straightforward it was to recreate! Spicy sauce, fragrant garlic, and crispy tofu create a burst of flavors that will surely impress your family and friends.
So, let’s roll up our sleeves and prepare to make a mouthwatering masterpiece! Let me know if you try this delightful Spicy Garlicky Tofu and how you like it!
I always have TOFU in the fridge for quick and easy meals.
Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a versatile ingredient made from soybeans. It’s a popular staple in many Asian cuisines, cherished for its ability to absorb flavors and create a variety of textures. I love using tofu as my primary source of protein because it is affordable, long-lasting, and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.
I love LOTS of tofu recipes on my blog if you don’t like spicy food! Spicy Garlicky Tofu was created right when I came back from my trip. I had nothing left in my fridge except for tofu and eggs.
Using the condiments I already had in my pantry and fridge, I created this delicious, addicting Spicy Garlicky Tofu that got my husband and me eating bowls and rice. It was so delicious I knew I had to develop an official recipe for it!
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious Spicy Garlicky Tofu sauce.
Garlic, green onion, soy sauce, Korean red chili flakes, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of sugar. The sauce perfectly combines spicy garlic, is slightly sweet, and is packed with umami flavor.
You can adjust the amount of Korean red chili flakes depending on your spice tolerance and substitute sugar with honey.
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Ingredients
- 1 block of firm tofu, sliced into triangles
- 1 Egg, beaten
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce or oyster sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon Korean red chili flakes (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 0.5 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of your choice
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 0.5 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 green onion, chopped and separated white and green
- Slice up the tofu and coat the tofu with beaten egg.
- In a bowl, add minced garlic, white parts of the green onion, Korean red chili flakes, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, water, and sesame oil, and mix well. Taste to see if you want to adjust the spice level.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu to the hot pan, making sure not to overcrowd them. Cook the tofu for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Pour in the sauce and turn the heat to high. Making sure all the tofu is coated in the sauce, simmer on high heat for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Finish off by garnishing with the rest of the green onion and sesame seeds. Served immediately, and enjoy!
Sizzling Spicy Garlicky Tofu in 20 Minutes!
Materials
- 1 block of firm tofu sliced into triangles
- 1 Egg beaten
- Sesame seeds for garnish optional
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce or oyster sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon Korean red chili flakes adjust according to your spice preference
- 0.5 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of your choice
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 0.5 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 green onion chopped and separated white and green
Instructions
- Slice up the tofu and coat the tofu with beaten egg.
- In a bowl, add minced garlic, white parts of the green onion, Korean red chili flakes, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, water, and sesame oil, and mix well. Taste to see if you want to adjust the spice level.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu to the hot pan, making sure not to overcrowd them. Cook the tofu for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Pour in the sauce and turn the heat to high. Making sure all the tofu is coated in the sauce, simmer on high heat for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Finish off by garnishing with the rest of the green onion and sesame seeds. Served immediately, and enjoy!
