Spicy Braised Tofu

Plate of Braised Tofu with sesame seeds and stir-fried bell peppers.

5 from 1 vote

This braised tofu is simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce with brown sugar, sesame oil, and sriracha! It's super easy to make, and can be served countless ways.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Entree, Main

Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons organic brown sugar
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 (16 ounce/454 gram) package super-firm tofu
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, green and white parts separated and chopped
Cooked rice, for serving

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Instructions

Stir the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sriracha sauce, and sesame oil together in a small bowl or container.
Cut the block of tofu into triangles. To do this, first slice it length-wise into slabs of slightly less than ½ inch. Cut each slab in half to make two squares, then cut each square on a diagonal.
Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with the oil and place it over medium heat. Give the oil a minute to heat up, then add the tofu triangles in a single layer.
Cook the tofu for about five minutes on each side, until the pieces are golden brown. Remove the tofu from the skillet and transfer it to a plate when done.
Raise the heat to medium high and add the bell pepper to the skillet. Cook the pepper for about two minutes, stirring constantly, until the pieces are tender crisp and have brightened in color a bit.
Push the pepper pieces to the side and add the garlic and white parts of your scallions to the space you just made. Sauté the aromatics for about thirty seconds, stirring constantly, until it becomes very fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium. Return the tofu to the skillet. Carefully pour the sauce mixture over the tofu and stir everything together. Let the tofu and peppers simmer until most of the sauce has evaporated or been absorbed by the tofu.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir the green parts of the scallions in with the tofu and top it with sesame seeds.
Serve with rice.

Notes

Nutrition information does not include rice.

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