Chili Tofu

Spice up your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly bold and flavorful Chili Tofu recipe! Featuring crispy pan-fried tofu cubes coated in a luscious, savory-sweet chili sauce, this dish bursts with vibrant aromas of garlic, ginger, and soy. Stir-fried bell peppers and onions add a fresh, crunchy contrast, while a garnish of scallions and sesame seeds completes the perfect presentation. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this plant-based delight is ideal for those craving a healthy yet indulgent dish. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying vegan meal that packs a zesty punch!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 100 milliliters water
• 3 scallions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Then, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Coat the tofu cubes evenly with cornstarch. Shake off any excess.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Pan-fry the tofu cubes until golden brown on each side, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Slice the red and green bell peppers and onion into thin strips. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the sliced onions, red and green bell peppers. Sauté for about 4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili sauce, and water.

Step 9

Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 10

Add the fried tofu back into the skillet, stirring gently to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 3 minutes until everything is heated through.

Step 11

Finely slice the scallions and sprinkle over the chili tofu along with sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1144.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	961.5

Total Fat 51.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3310.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 55.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 743.6mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1762.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 34.0%