{"id":"50d97d5a-109f-4ca8-bf34-3f9c58b1ad4a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/50d97d5a-109f-4ca8-bf34-3f9c58b1ad4a","source_url":"https://cupfulofkale.com/sweet-chilli-garlic-tofu/","title":"Sweet Chilli Garlic Tofu","description":"The best stir fried sweet chilli garlic tofu. Crispy tofu tossed in a spicy sweet garlic sauce that comes together in 20 minutes. Add in any veggies you like and serve over rice!","servings":3,"servings_text":"3 servings","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://cupfulofkale.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sweet-Chilli-Garlic-Tofu.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 block  (450g/1lb) extra firm tofu","item":"block (450g/1lb) extra firm tofu","quantity":1},{"text":"2 heaped tablespoon cornflour","item":"heaped tablespoon cornflour","quantity":2},{"text":"1.5 teaspoon sesame oil","item":"sesame oil","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"5 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":5,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"Inch fresh ginger, finely chopped","item":"Inch fresh ginger","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"3 tablespoon sriracha","item":"sriracha","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 tablespoon brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2.5 tablespoon soy sauce","item":"soy sauce","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"175ml/ 3/4 cup water","item":"ml/ 3/4 cup water","quantity":175},{"text":"1/2-1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional, for extra spice)","item":"chilli flakes","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional, for extra spice"},{"text":"Sliced spring onion/scallions","item":"Sliced spring onion/scallions"},{"text":"Sesame seeds","item":"Sesame seeds"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cut or break tofu into 1 inch chunks. Breaking it will give you a more rugged edge and fry up crispier. Cut into strips then break into pieces. It will make around 30 chunks."},{"number":2,"text":"Toss tofu in the cornflour and heat up a tablespoon of oil on medium heat. Add the tofu and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer to a bowl."},{"number":3,"text":"In the same pan heat the sesame oil and then add the ginger and fry until fragrant. Add the sriracha, brown sugar, soy sauce, water and chilli flakes if using."},{"number":4,"text":"Increase the heat until simmering and cook for around 30 seconds until thickened. Add the tofu back in to heat through and then serve!"},{"number":5,"text":"Top with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T07:50:28.557915+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T07:50:28.557915+00:00"}