Crispy Garlic Tofu Bites
- 1/2 cup low-sodium tamari
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup tamarind paste
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 1/2 tablespoon molasses
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu
- 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
Combine tamari, orange juice, ketchup, tamarind paste, garlic, lemon juice, ginger, molasses, curry powder and garam masala in a small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer.
Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water.
With sauce simmering slowly, whisk in diluted cornstarch.
Simmer sauce until it thickens slightly, about one minute; remove the pan from the heat.
Line a plate with several layers of paper towels.
Let sit 10 minutes to press excess moisture from tofu.
Cut tofu into 1-inch squares, add to cooled marinade and marinate for two hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll tofu in sunflower seeds until well coated.
Place the tofu on a lightly oiled baking pan. Bake until deep golden brown, about 25 minutes, turning the pan once halfway through.
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- 1/2 cup low-sodium tamari
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup tamarind paste
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 1/2 tablespoon molasses
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu
- 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted