Tofu with Spicy Ginger Almond Butter Sauce
 
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Create restaurant worthy crispy tofu with a homemade spicy ginger almond butter sauce.
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 block of extra firm tofu
  • 4 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha or another garlic chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten free if necessary)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Olive oil
Instructions
  1. Release the moisture from your tofu by draining it using paper towels and a heavy item
  2. Slice into tofu "steaks", about ⅓ inch thick
  3. Heat up your olive oil in your pan on medium-high heat
  4. Place the tofu in the pan and sprinkle on the red pepper flakes
  5. In the meantime, mix your almond butter sauce ingredients
  6. Flip your tofu after 3 mins or so, or until golden
  7. Flip a couple of additional times, depending on how crispy you want the outside of your tofu
  8. Place tofu on a plate, and pour sauce over portions
  9. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
The sauce can be made ahead of time, or kept in your fridge in a sealed container for several weeks!
Recipe by dani california cooks at http://www.danicaliforniacooks.com/tofu-with-spicy-ginger-almond-butter-sauce/