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
Scale
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
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- 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.
- Cook the Tofu: Cook the tofu for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tofu turns golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Add Onion: Stir in the sliced yellow onion and continue cooking for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
- 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