Description
This delicious Blackberry Glazed Tofu features a beautiful blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. With crispy tofu coated in a rich blackberry glaze, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of chili heat, this dish is perfect for those looking for a unique and satisfying plant-based meal. It pairs beautifully with rice or quinoa for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Blackberry Glaze:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu:
- Cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- Toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated to help create a crispy texture.
- Cook the Tofu:
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Blackberry Glaze:
- In the same skillet, add the blackberries and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until they start to break down.
- Stir in the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
- Combine:
- Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the blackberry glaze.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the tofu through and ensure it’s well-coated in the glaze.
- Serve:
- Serve the blackberry glazed tofu over steamed rice or quinoa.
- Garnish with additional black pepper or fresh blackberries, if desired.
Notes
- For a more colorful and nutritious dish, consider adding vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or spinach.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your desired spice level. You can use less if you prefer a milder flavor or more for extra heat.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or quinoa, but you can also serve it with stir-fried vegetables or a simple green salad.
- For a vegan option, make sure to use maple syrup instead of honey
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Pan-fried, Simmered
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg