Description
Crispy Bang Bang Tofu brings Korean-inspired flavors to your plate with a spicy, creamy sauce that dances across perfectly golden cubes. Crunchy exterior and silky interior create an irresistible texture you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15.5 ounces (439 grams) Extra-firm Tofu
- ¼ cup (30 grams) Cornstarch
- ¼ cup (30 grams) Panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon White Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Vegan Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Sriracha
Instructions
- Carefully extract the extra firm tofu from its packaging, ensuring complete drainage of liquid.
- Envelop the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel or absorbent paper towels, applying gentle pressure to eliminate excess moisture.
- Position a lightweight object atop the wrapped tofu for a minimum of 5 minutes to further extract water.
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
- Transform the pressed tofu into approximately 32 uniform cubic pieces using a sharp knife.
- Construct a crispy coating mixture by combining cornstarch, panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Meticulously tumble each tofu cube within the seasoned coating, guaranteeing comprehensive and even coverage.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, then distribute the coated tofu cubes in a single, non-overlapping layer.
- Roast the tofu in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, allowing the exterior to achieve a golden, crisp texture.
- Simultaneously, craft the signature bang bang sauce by whisking together vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, granulated sugar, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Upon completing the baking process, gently coat the crisp tofu cubes with the prepared sauce, ensuring thorough and uniform coverage.
- Present the sauced tofu with optional garnishes such as red pepper flakes and finely chopped chives.
Notes
- Master the tofu pressing technique to ensure maximum crispiness by removing excess moisture before coating and baking.
- Create a perfectly seasoned breading mixture using cornstarch and panko for an irresistibly crunchy exterior that locks in flavor.
- Bake tofu at a high temperature for an extended period to achieve golden-brown, restaurant-style crispy texture without deep-frying.
- Whip up a tangy bang bang sauce that balances sweet, spicy, and creamy elements for an explosive flavor profile.
- Customize your dish by experimenting with garnishes like red pepper flakes or chives to add extra visual appeal and zesty kick.
- Store leftover tofu in an airtight container to maintain crispiness, reheating in the oven to restore its original crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg