Special Sauce Tofu

This is my all-time favorite way to prepare and consume tofu. It is roasted, spicy, and the perfect protein on top of a bowl of rice and cooked greens or other hearty vegetables. A drizzle of hoisin and sriracha is a great addition. If you decide roasted green beans or asparagus are the craving of the day, simply roast them with the tofu.

Lindsay

  • 3 tablespoons White Center Special Sauce or other chili-crisp
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 package extra-firm tofu, drained and sliced into 8 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • Spinach
  • White rice for serving

Heat oven to 450°F. Whisk together special sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, scallions and cilantro in a shallow casserole. Add tofu slices, turning to coat with the sauce. Let marinate for 20 minutes.

Roast tofu in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile, sauté spinach in oil over medium heat until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve rice topped with spinach and tofu with extra special sauce on the side.