Sweet Chili Tofu

Sweet and spicy vegan tofu

Sweet Chili Chicken is a very popular Indo-Chinese dish, its is a combination of Asian and Indian flavors combined together to form this incredibly delicious dish. For this recipe, I was inspired by my chili chicken recipe, but instead of chicken, I decided to create a vegan addition. I added cubed and slightly fried firm tofu, added yellow bell pepper, and cooked in a a delicious sweet chili sauce.

RECIPE:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove tofu and pat dry with paper towel to remove access water. Cut tofu in bite size pieces and slightly fry in a medium sauce pan , make sure to get them golden on each side. This will help the tofu hold when you combine with the sauce . Once done, set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, add in your sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, Thai garlic chili sauce and mix and set aside.

3. In a medium pan, add in 1-2 tbsp sesame oil, add in your dried chili, ginger, and Sautee your bell pepper just until they are tender.

4. Now add in your tofu, sauce mixture and gently combine everything well until well Incorporated and let cook for about 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Taste for seasoning, add salt if needed. If sauce seems a little on the dry side, you can always add in more soy sauce or sweet chili sauce . Garnish with green onions.

5. Enjoy with rice!

RECIPE:

This recipe serves about 4 people

INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp canola oil or sesame oil and extra for frying 
2 dried red chili peppers (optional)
1 lb Firm Tofu
1 yellow bell pepper or any color of choice
3 spring of green onions
Sauce
salt to taste if needed
1/2 tsp of grated ginger
about 3/4 cup of sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp garlic chili sauce (your preference)
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce