5-Spice Fried Tofu Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
17 minutes
Servings:
3 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 package (16-ounce) super firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon ginger root, grated
  • ½ teaspoon 5-spice powder
Directions
  1. Dry off the tofu with a tea towel or paper towel. The super firm tofu does not need to be pressed. Cut it into thick cubes.
  2. In a small bowl mix the hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, coconut sugar, soy sauce, garlic clove, sriracha, grated ginger, and Chinese 5-spice powder.
  3. Add the oil to a frying pan and bring heat to medium high. Place the tofu cubes in the pan and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Now flip over each cube and cook 5 to 8 minutes on that side. Remove the tofu from the pan.
  4. Pour the sauce into the same pan and bring heat to medium. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce starts to bubble. Add the tofu back to the pan, stir to coat all of the pieces in the sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes. The tofu is ready to serve.