Description
Spicy bang bang tofu delivers a crispy, tangy flavor explosion from Chinese-inspired cuisine. Delicate cubes of tofu shine with creamy sauce and crunchy texture, inviting diners to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.5 oz (440 g) extra-firm tofu
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
- ¼ cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sriracha
- ½ tsp white sugar
Instructions
- Prep Tofu: Drain water-packed tofu thoroughly, wrap in a clean kitchen towel, and press with a lightweight plate to remove excess moisture.
- Cube Formation: Slice the pressed tofu into 32 uniform cubes, ensuring precise and consistent sizing.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine cornstarch, panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl, creating a textural coating mixture.
- Coating Process: Meticulously cover each tofu cube with the seasoned mixture, using fingertips to ensure complete coverage.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400º Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roasting Stage: Distribute seasoned tofu cubes evenly on the prepared pan, roasting for 40 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, sugar, and salt to craft the bang bang sauce, adjusting consistency with water if needed.
- Final Assembly: Once tofu reaches peak crispiness, generously coat cubes with the zesty sauce and garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped chives or scallions.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate over fluffy rice or enjoy as a standalone dish, showcasing the crispy, saucy tofu cubes.
Notes
- Press Tofu Perfectly: Remove excess moisture by wrapping in a clean towel and placing a weight on top for crispy texture.
- Coat Thoroughly: Use fingertips to ensure even coverage of cornstarch and panko mixture for maximum crunchiness.
- Oven Positioning Matters: Spread tofu cubes evenly on parchment-lined pan to achieve uniform golden crispness.
- Sauce Consistency Tips: Adjust bang bang sauce with water to create smooth, pourable texture that clings perfectly to crispy tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg