Firecracker Tofu (Sweet Spicy Crispy Tofu Recipe)

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Firecracker Tofu – crispy tofu glazed in a sweet-spicy sauce that will leave you wanting more. A super easy and delicious recipe that’s perfect for lunch/brunch or dinner. Serve with rice/ steamed veggies or even a bowl of pasta.

 Since the sweet-spicy sauce is the key to this tofu recipe, hence I’m using Karo® Syrup as it lends an even smooth and glossy texture to it. 

 Ingredients for Firecracker Tofu:

1 Package Extra Firm Tofu – I’m using 14 oz package 

1/4 Cup Cornstarch

1/4 Cup Sesame Oil – use any light oil

For the Sweet-Spicy Sauce:

2 Tbsp Karo Syrup – you can use a regular or light version 

2 Tbsp Soy Sauce

1/2 Cup Hot Sauce – you can use any hot sauce of choice

1 tbsp White Vinegar

4 Tbsp Water

1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder

1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes

1/8 Tsp Black Pepper 

1/4 Tsp Salt

Topping (optional):

1 Tsp Sesame Seeds – I’m using a mix of black and white.

2-3 Green Onion Stalks – chopped thinly

How to Make the Firecracker Tofu:

Now, that we have all the ingredients, let’s get started with the recipe, I’m dividing the recipe into two main steps:

Making the Crispy Tofu.

We start by cutting the tofu into bite-size pieces or about 1-inch size.

Then pour the cornstarch on a large plate.

Add the sliced tofu pieces in the cornstarch and toss to coat them evenly.

Heat 1/2 the sesame oil in a non-stick pan/wok.

Add 8-10 coated tofu pieces and shallow fry for 3-4 minutes (turn sides and cook tofu evenly until light golden brown).

Remove the cooked tofu and repeat the step until all leftover tofu is cooked.

Making the Sweet-Spicy Sauce:

Take a large bowl and add all the sauce ingredients in it. Whisk to mix everything evenly.

In the same non-stick pan/wok and add the whisked sauce ingredients from the bowl.

Saute the sauce and let this simmer on low heat for a minute.

After a minute, add the crispy tofu and stir to mix everything.

Make sure the sauce evenly coats each side of crispy tofu.

Let this cook for another 2-3 minutes and then turn off the heat.

Transfer the Firecracker Tofu to a serving bowl.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions (scallion).

Serve hot with choice of side.

Serving & Storage Suggestion:

Now that the tofu is ready, let’s talk about how we serve and store it. We usually serve it with:

• Bowl of steamed rice 
• Steamed Broccoli
• Seasonal Steamed Veggies
• Pasta 
• Chickpeas
• Light Salad
• Flatbreads
• Dinner Rolls

To store it, I usually keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. It works great in meal plans too and office lunches.

So go ahead and make this recipe soon using Karo® Syrup as it provides quality and consistent performance.

You’ll see how extremely smooth, luscious, and delicious it turns this dish!

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