Vegan Honey Sriracha Tofu Cutlets
This honey sriracha marinade is a vibrant blend of agave, sriracha, lime, garlic, and soy sauce that infuses the tofu with a complex and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz block of firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 - 3 tbsp Sriracha*
- ¼ cup Agave
- 2 tbsp lime Juice juice of 1 lime
- 1.5 tbsp garlic minced (5 - 6 large cloves)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce tamari or liquid aminos for gluten-free
- ¼ cup vegan butter melted
- cornstarch slurry 1 tsp of cornstarch and 1 tbsp water
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- pinch salt to taste
- pinch pepper to taste
Serve with
- green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Press the tofu using a tofu press (for about 15 minutes) or by gently pressing the excess water out using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Make the marinade by mixing together the rest of the ingredients. Taste and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut the tofu in half lengthwise (pictured in the blog post), and if desired, cut into a chicken cutlet shape. Now, gently score the top of each half into a diamond shape, and then soak in the marinade for about 15 mins (the longer the better!).
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and then bake the tofu for 30 minutes, basting with more marinade about halfway through.
- Simmer the leftover marinade in a small pot while the tofu is baking, for about ten minutes or until it has thickened.
- When the tofu is done, you can add more marinade to the tofu. You can serve extra sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
Use tamari or liquid aminos to make this gluten-free.
1 tablespoon Sriracha - mild spice - a hint of spice that adds flavor to the dish
2 tablespoons Sriracha - medium spice - creates a pleasant warmth. perfect for people who like spice, but not too much.
3 tablespoons Sriracha - hot spice level - a slight challenge to the taste buds that adds a decent amount of heat, without overpowering the other flavors. (This is how I made mine and it was perfect for me!)
4 tablespoons Sriracha - extra spice! - for spice enthusiasts! Will add a scorching hot amount of spice that will make you sweat. Make sure you have extra water for this level of spice.