Sticky Sesame Veggies and Tofu ⭐️
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𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐞
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Mix together:
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• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp agave syrup (or honey/maple syrup)
• 2 tbsps sriracha
• 2 tbsps ketchup
• 4 tbsps soy sauce
• 2 tbsps coconut or brown sugar
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𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐟𝐮
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• 1 block firm tofu, drained, pressed and cubed
• 2 tbsps cornstarch
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp oil
• Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat
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• In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch and salt. Add tofu cubes and toss to coat evenly
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• Add tofu pieces to the hot pan in a single layer, and don’t crowd the pan or allow the pieces to touch
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• Sear tofu for a couple of minutes on each side, until all of the oil is used up, and the tofu sides are crispy. Remove tofu from pan and set aside
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• Add Sauce to pan and allow it to bubble/thicken for a couple of minutes
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• Then add the crispy tofu back to the pan and cook in the sauce for another 2-3 mins, until it is fully coated.
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For the veggies:
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While the tofu was cooking, I tossed 2-3 cups of veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, snap peas) in a large bowl with some olive oil and salt, then added the veggies to an air fryer on 350F for about 12-15 mins, tossing halfway.
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Add the veggies to the pan with the tofu and sauce and toss to coat.
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Serve with rice or noodles or just as is!
