Description
A vibrant and flavorful Sautéed Lime Tofu recipe featuring crispy extra firm tofu strips cooked with a tangy lime soy sauce glaze, sweet brown sugar, and sautéed onions. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and easy-to-make vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon of pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- 1 (16-ounce) package of extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into ½-inch strips
- 4 teaspoons of brown sugar
- ½ cup of sliced yellow onion
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper, then set it aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Heat the oil and cook tofu: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the tofu strips and brown sugar, mixing well to coat. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until tofu turns golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides.
- Sauté the onions: Add the sliced yellow onion to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until the onions become translucent and soft.
- Simmer with marinade: Pour the lime soy sauce marinade over the tofu and onions in the pan. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes so the tofu absorbs the flavors and the liquid nearly evaporates, creating a flavorful glaze.
Notes
- Press the tofu thoroughly to remove excess moisture for a better texture and to allow it to absorb the marinade effectively.
- Use non-reactive cookware like stainless steel, ceramic, or enamel to avoid any metallic taste from the acidic lime juice.
- For extra crispy tofu, toss the tofu pieces lightly in cornstarch before frying.
- To create a thicker glaze, add a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry to the sauce near the end and simmer until it thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
