Description
Sautéed Lime Tofu is a zesty and flavorful plant-based dish featuring extra firm tofu marinated in a tangy lime and soy sauce blend, pan-fried to a golden crisp and complemented by sweet brown sugar and sautéed yellow onions. Perfect for a quick and healthy main course or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- 1 lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 (16-ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into ½-inch strips
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- ½ cup sliced yellow onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Heat the Pan and Cook Tofu: Place a large pan over medium heat and heat the oil. Add the tofu strips and sprinkle with the brown sugar, mixing carefully until the tofu is evenly coated. Cook the tofu for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tofu pieces turn golden brown on all sides.
- Sauté Onions: Stir in the sliced yellow onions with the tofu and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the onions become translucent and slightly softened.
- Simmer with Marinade: Pour the prepared lime soy sauce mixture over the tofu and onions in the pan. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes so the tofu soaks up the marinade, and the liquid reduces until it nearly fully evaporates, creating a flavorful coating.
Notes
- Press the tofu thoroughly before cooking to achieve the best texture and allow better absorption of the marinade.
- Use non-reactive cookware such as stainless steel, ceramic, or enamel pans to avoid metals reacting with the acidic lime juice.
- For crispier tofu, toss the tofu pieces lightly in cornstarch before pan-frying.
- To create a thicker glaze, add a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry to the sauce and simmer until it thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
