- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 45 mins
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 pkg
- extra-firm tofu, cut into 3/4-in (2-cm) cubes
- 350 g
- 1 tbsp
- cornstarch
- 15 mL
- 2 tbsp
- brown sugar
- 30 mL
- 2 tbsp
- rice vinegar
- 30 mL
- 1 tbsp
- soy sauce
- 15 mL
- 2 tsp
- finely minced fresh ginger
- 10 mL
- 1 tsp
- fish sauce (optional)
- 5 mL
- 1/2 tsp
- sesame oil
- 2 mL
- 1/4 tsp
- hot pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 mL
Method
- Step 1
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Pat tofu dry between sheets of paper towel.
- Step 2
- In bowl, toss tofu with cornstarch. Spread pieces on prepared baking sheet in single layer. Bake 30 min., turning halfway through, until tofu cubes are golden brown and crispy on 2 sides.
- Step 3
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce (if using), sesame oil and pepper flakes (if using). Serve as a dipping sauce for the baked tofu.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
- Nutrition Description:
- Per serving (1/4 of the recipe):
- Calories:
- 120
- Fat:
- 5 g
- Carbs:
- 10 g
- Fibre:
- 1 g
- Sugar:
- 5 g
- Protein:
- 9 g
- Sodium:
- 350 mg