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Homemade sweet chili tofu recipe served over jasmine rice with sesame seeds and green onions on a white kitchen counter, overhead view.

Sweet Chili Tofu Recipe

Quick sweet chili tofu recipe ready in 10 minutes. Crispy, spicy, and perfect for busy weeknights. Easy Asian-inspired vegan dinner!
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Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Gluten-Free option, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Large non-stick skillet For frying tofu evenly
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer To smooth sauce
  • 1 Tofu Press / Heavy Books To press tofu
  • 1 Sharp Chef’s Knife For clean cuts
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For whisking sauce

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Firm or extra-firm tofu Pressed and cubed
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch For coating tofu
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil For frying
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 cup Sweet chili sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
  • 2 Green onions Sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds For garnish
  • Cooked jasmine rice or quinoa For serving

Instructions

  • Press tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch and salt, then let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry tofu 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Reduce heat, add the sauce to the skillet, and gently toss to coat the tofu.
  • Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with jasmine rice or quinoa.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg