"Crispy bits of cashew and crunchy cashews smothered in a spicy, tasty sauce. A healthier spin on a popular Chinese takeout meal! Try out this Better Than Takeout Crispy Cashew Tofu."
Better Than Takeout Crispy Cashew Tofu
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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 block Tofu
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Cashews
- 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
- 1/4 cup Coconut Amino
- 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 1 inch grated Ginger
Method
Step 1
Press out excess water from tofu, about 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to cooking.
Step 2
Cut up tofu into cubes and place on a skillet with the olive oil.
Step 3
As the tofu starts to brown, break up cubes into tiny pieces. Let cook for 15- 20 minutes to get crispy and brown.
Step 4
Make the sauce while the tofu is cooking. In a small bowl whisk together hoisin sauce, coconut amino, white vinegar, siracha, honey, garlic, and ginger.
Step 5
Once the tofu is crispy, add in the cashews and mix together.
Step 6
Pour in the sauce, let everything cook together for about 1-2 minutes. Eat by itself. OR serve it with broccoli and rice to make it the ultimate Chinese meal.