Sticky Buffalo Tofu
3 Ingredients to make this vegan sticky buffalo tofu recipe. It's really easy and perfect for week night meals. You can batch cook this, or leave the tofu to marinade for a quick fry in the pan.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sesame oil to fry the tofu
- 1 block of firm tofu (around 280g)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 3 tbsp buffalo sauce I used Sauce Shop
- 1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 spring onion finely chopped
- handful sunflower seeds
Serve with:
- 2 portions steamed rice
- 120 g steamed tenderstem
- handful chopped spinach
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 red chilli
Instructions
- Start by draining the tofu, pat dry with a paper towel then cut into bite size cubes, toss in the cornflour then fry in the sesame oil on a high heat
- Meanwhile, cook the rice by either steaming or boiling, add in the tenderstem for the final 3 minutes of cooking
- After a few minutes, once the tofu has turned crispy whisk together the sauce then add to the pan, turn the heat down slightly and throw in the chopped spring onion and continue to cook for around 5-7 minutes
- Prepare the rest of the bowl by slicing the spinach, chilli and carrots
- Assemble the bowl, adding on the sticky tofu, drizzle a little extra mayo and lime juice over the top
Video
Notes
Double up the sauce to give yourself extra to drizzle over the rice and tenderstem
Toast sunflower seeds in the pan with the tofu for the final few minutes for an extra crunch