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Golden tofu bites in a pan
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Golden Tofu Bites à la Rheingold

A delicious recipe that results in lovely, crunchy tofu in a delicious sauce, given to us by Howard and Judy Rheingold.
NOTE: We actually have prepared the tofu in an air frier with excellent results
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 163.7kcal

Ingredients

Glaze

  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 lemon -- juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp water

Tofu

  • 400 g firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil I use peanut

Instructions

  • Pat tofu dry
  • Tear tofu into bite sized pieces (creates better surfaces than cutting for holding sauce)
  • Mix glaze ingredients in small pot
  • Heat glaze over medium flame to low boil and remove from heat
  • Saute tofu in oil until crispy
  • Add tofu to glaze
  • Return pot to medium flame
  • Saute, toss for 2-3 minutes
  • Serve over rice or noodles; eat immediately

Notes

Again, works well when you make the tofu in an air frier!

Nutrition per serving

Calories163.7 kcal (8%)
Total Fat5.2 g (7%)
Carbs23.1 g (9%)
Sugars15.1 g (17%)
Protein8.5 g (17%)
Sodium794.7 mg (40%)
Fiber1 g (4%