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Crispy golden tofu cubes coated in a creamy coconut lime sauce with fresh cilantro and lime zest

Coconut Lime Tofu

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces extra -firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil
  • 13.5 ounces full -fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry tofu until golden and crispy on all sides, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  4. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Whisk in the coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it begins to thicken.
  8. Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
  9. Garnish with lime zest and fresh cilantro before serving over jasmine rice.