BEST Spicy Balsamic Tofu with Green Peas
Savory, tangy, and slightly sweet, this dish is full of bold flavor. Crispy tofu is coated in a spicy balsamic sauce with green peas for a quick and satisfying plant-based meal.
Servings: -3 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu drained and cubed
- oil for frying
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2-3 siling labuyo (chili) chopped
- 1 cup green peas pre-cooked
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water optional, to adjust sauce
Instructions
Fry the Tofu
- Pat the tofu very dry with a clean cloth or paper towels. Then cut it into even cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. After that, add the tofu in a single layer.
- Cook until golden and crispy on all sides, then remove and set aside.
Cook the Aromatics
- Next, add a little more oil if needed. Add the garlic, onion, and siling labuyo.
- Then cook until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
- Add the green peas and stir for about 1 minute. Cook just until they are heated through.
Make the Balsamic Sauce
- Next, add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir until the sauce is well combined.
Coat the Tofu
- Return the crispy tofu to the pan and toss gently in the sauce.
- Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats each piece.
- Add up to ¼ cup water if you want more sauce. Stir gently and cook until everything is hot and well coated.
Serve
- Lastly, turn off the heat and serve the tofu warm.
- Pair it with steamed white rice for a filling meal.
Serving: 1gCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 745mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 8gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 556IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 4mg
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