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Sautéed Lime Tofu Recipe

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  • Author: Lucy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make sautéed lime tofu recipe featuring crispy pan-fried tofu strips glazed in a tangy lime-soy sauce with caramelized onions. Perfect as a vegetarian main course or side dish.


Ingredients

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Marinade

  • 1 lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon pepper

Tofu and Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 (16-ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into ½-inch strips
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup sliced yellow onion


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Heat Oil and Coat Tofu: In a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the tofu strips and brown sugar, tossing gently to coat each piece evenly with sugar and oil.
  3. Cook the Tofu: Cook the tofu for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tofu turns golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  4. Add Onion: Stir in the sliced yellow onion and continue cooking for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
  5. Simmer with Marinade: Pour the lime-soy sauce marinade over the tofu and onions in the pan. Simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu absorbs the marinade and the liquid almost completely evaporates, forming a flavorful glaze.

Notes

  • Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for a better texture and to help it soak up the marinade more effectively.
  • Use non-reactive cookware such as stainless steel, ceramic, or enamel to prevent any reaction with the acidic lime juice.
  • For crispier tofu, lightly coat the tofu strips with cornstarch before pan-frying.
  • To create a thicker glaze, add a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry to the sauce and simmer until it thickens.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg