Spiced Tofu Recipe

Spiced Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh or canned pineapple
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Method

1. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, thyme, marjoram, salt, cayenne, paprika, sugar and allspice
2. Mix well
3. Dredge the tofu in the spice mixture, coating on all sides
4. Preheat the oven to 250°F
5. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat
6. Add the dredged tofu, in batches if necessary and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side
7. Transfer the fried tofu to a heatproof platter and keep warm in the oven
8. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat
9. Add the bell pepper, green onions, garlic and jalapeno
10. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes
11. Add the tomatoes, pineapple, soy sauce, water and lime juice and simmer until the mixture is hot and the flavors have combined, about 5 minutes
12. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the fried tofu
13. Sprinkle with minced parsley and serve immediately

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