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A plate of hoisin tofu on a bed of rice, with carrots, cucumbers, and broccoli.

Hoisin Tofu

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Hoisin Tofu is crispy, caramelized, and coated in a sweet-savory homemade hoisin sauce for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. This style of tofu is my go-to and is perfect to customize with your favorite veggies. Homemade vegan, gluten-free optional, hoisin sauce recipe included!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 288
Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 16 Ounce Block Super Firm Tofu sliced into cubes (or use extra firm and pre-press as desired)
  • 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil optional
  • ⅓ Cup Hoisin Sauce (recipe below or store bought) plus more for drizzling

Hoisin Sauce

  • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce, Liquid Aminos, or Tamari
  • 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter or Tahini tahini is more neutral and gives a classic flavor, peanut butter will give a peanut flavor to the sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Molasses or use more Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Teaspoons Sesame Seed Oil or sub tahini for oil free
  • 1 Teaspoon Gochujang
  • ¼ Teaspoon Chinese Five Spice optional
  • 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water

For a meal

  • 1.5 Cups Dry White Rice
  • 2 Cups Broccoli Florets I use microwave broccoli!
  • 2 Medium Carrots sliced
  • 2 Baby Cucumbers sliced
  • Sesame Seeds for garnish

Instructions

Hoisin Sauce

  • Add all the ingredients except the cornstarch + water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together and bring to a simmer.
  • Give the cornstarch slurry a quick stir, then whisk into the pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Let cool before using, to thicken.

Hoisin Tofu

  • Slice the tofu into small cubes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, if using. Add the tofu and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Add the hoisin sauce in two batches. Pour on half the sauce, stir to coat, then cook 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the second half of the sauce and cook again with the same method.
  • Serve with rice and veggies, and more hoisin sauce as desired.

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Notes

Nutrition calculation is for tofu and hoisin sauce only.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 5mg