Description
A flavorful and innovative vegan dish, Blackberry Glazed Tofu with Black Pepper & Chili is a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. The crispy tofu is coated in a luscious blackberry glaze, spiked with a kick of chili and black pepper, creating a dish that is both visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Blackberry Glaze:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Press tofu, cube it, toss with cornstarch and soy sauce.
- Pan-Fry Tofu: Cook tofu in olive oil until golden and crisp.
- Make Blackberry Glaze: Cook blackberries, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt until thickened.
- Combine: Toss tofu in blackberry glaze, cook briefly.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over jasmine rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Adjust chili flakes to taste.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or a salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
