Sweet & Spicy Tofu with Cucumber Salad

Name: Sweet & Spicy Tofu with Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 of an english cucumber, sliced; 1 cup shredded carrots; 3 tbsp sesame oil (can sub olive oil); 2 tbsp coconut aminos (can sub soy sauce); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional); 1 lb block of tofu, pressed for 30 min and cubed; 1 tbsp tapioca, arrowroot, or corn starch; 1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil; 2 tbsp sriracha; 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional); salt & pepper to taste

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

Updated at: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:11:57 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories232.3 kcal (12%)

Total Fat17.6 g (25%)

Carbs14.4 g (6%)

Sugars7.8 g (9%)

Protein6.9 g (14%)

Sodium1318.6 mg (66%)

Fiber1.4 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

start by making the cucumber salad by combining all ingredients, mixing, and setting in the fridge to chill

Step 2

coat the cubed tofu in the starch, spices, coconut aminos, and oil & airfy or bake on 400 for 10 mins, giving it a shake halfway through. meanwhile, make the sauce by combining all ingredients in a jar and shaking.

Step 3

cover the tofu in the sauce (save a little for topping it you’d like), then airfry or bake again on 400 for 5-7 minutes, until crisp.

Step 4

serve with the chilled salad and enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

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