MAPLE-LEMON TOFU
A version of this recipe circulates online as Matthew's Delicious Tofu. It has ginger and less lemon. I like it better the way I make it. It's one of the few dishes where I use lemon juice but not the zest. I'm not really going for the lemon flavor as much as the tartness. In fact, you could use rice vinegar instead if that's what you've got.
Provided by benandbirdy
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wrap tofu in a clean dish towel and weight it with something heavy, such as a large can; leave it to drain for 30 minutes.
- Slice tofu crosswise into 12 skinny slices, then cut those in half so you end up with 24 skinny half slices.
- Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Arrange tofu in a single layer in skillet and cook, undisturbed, until golden and crisp on bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. (It won't get very dark, but it will look nice and appetizing.) Turn all pieces over and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add garlic and cook, moving garlic around with a spatula in spaces between tofu, 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium-low. Add maple syrup, soy sauce, and lemon juice, shaking to distribute sauce. Cook a minute or so, then turn and cook another minute or so, until sauce is reduced to a syrupy glaze and tofu looks nicely coated. Transfer tofu to plates and scatter with chives or scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 273.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
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Sandi Gee
sandi-g60@gmail.comThis is my go-to tofu recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.
Edward Harrison
h@aol.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the tofu is always cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious and versatile. I've used it on tofu, chicken, and fish.
Muodsir Ali
ali.m34@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice with steamed broccoli, and it was a hit with my family.
King M834
k@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I would recommend using less maple syrup in the sauce.
Red Winter
winterred@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
rmpstn
rmpstn78@gmail.comThis recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
Robiul Hasan
r@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The tofu is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love that it's a vegan dish that even meat-eaters enjoy.
ALi 786.
a-774@gmail.comThis dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I would recommend using less maple syrup in the sauce.
Queen Minat
queenminat37@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu. The sauce is really tasty and the tofu is nice and crispy.
Kyara Clark
c@gmail.comI'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe. The tofu is so flavorful and the sauce is amazing. I usually serve it over rice or noodles.
PK Gameing
gp52@hotmail.comThis is my go-to tofu recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.
Binod Shahi Thakuri
b14@hotmail.frI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the tofu is always cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious and versatile. I've used it on tofu, chicken, and fish.
German Quintana
q.german0@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice with steamed broccoli, and it was a hit with my family.
Alan Ivanov
alanivanov97@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my tofu didn't come out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I was disappointed with the results.
Indileni Mukumangeni
im47@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The tofu was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet and tangy dishes.
Tshepo Rikhotso
t-rikhotso@yahoo.comI was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but the maple lemon sauce really made it shine. I'll definitely be making this again.
Umojamedia Africa
u.a@aol.comThis recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again!
MERCY MIKE
m.mike@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The tofu is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's a vegan dish that even meat-eaters enjoy.
Micheal Walugega
walugegam84@hotmail.comThis maple lemon tofu was a hit! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. I served it over rice with steamed broccoli, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.