Easy Vegan Chili Garlic Tofu
Easy Vegan Chili Garlic Tofu that's perfect for at-home takeout paired with Garlic Herb RightRice!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 package Garlic Herb RightRice
- 1 block extra firm tofu cut or broken into 1 inch pieces
- coconut aminos to taste (or soy sauce)
- enough neutral oil for frying I used vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced (optional)
Chili Garlic Sauce Mixture
- 3 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp agave
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Dry Mixture
- ¾ cups cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Cook the RightRice according to package instructions. Set aside.1 package Garlic Herb RightRice
- In a small sauté pan, sauté the minced garlic in the vegan butter until lightly browned and fragrant.3 tbsp vegan butter, 2 tsp minced garlic
- Add in all other sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let simmer over low heat. Keep over low heat until needed (if using the red bell pepper, you can cook along with the sauce or in a separate pan).1 tbsp agave, 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Preheat a large frying pan with enough oil for frying (about a ½ inch or so high) over medium heat.enough neutral oil for frying
- Drizzle the tofu pieces with coconut aminos or soy sauce to taste.coconut aminos to taste
- In a medium-sized bowl, stir all of the ingredients together to create the dry mixture, then add in the tofu pieces and coat with the dry mixture until all pieces are covered.¾ cups cornstarch, salt and pepper to taste, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 block extra firm tofu
- With a pair of tongs add each of the coated tofu pieces into the hot oil until browned on both sides. Flip each piece over intermittently to ensure both sides are cooked.
- In another pan sauté the red bell peppers (if using) until well cooked.1 red bell pepper
- Once the tofu is lightly browned on each side, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Transfer the cooked tofu pieces to a clean medium-sized mixing bowl and drizzle with the chili garlic sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
- Plate with Right Rice and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Please note, this dish is best served fresh.