Sticky Sweet Thai Chili Tofu Stir Fry
 
 
Finger-licking good sticky sweet Thai chili tofu stir fry - crispy tofu cubes are tossed in a sweet and savory sauce along with stir-fried veggies.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the tofu
  • 1.25 lb extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 100 g (~3/4 cup) all purpose flour
  • 100 g (~1 cup) cornstarch
  • 2.5 tsp kosher salt
  • canola or vegetable oil, for frying
For the stir fry
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 9 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • cooked short-grain rice and honey-roasted peanuts, for serving
Instructions
For the tofu
  1. Pour oil to 1-inch depth into a large heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet or Dutch oven. Heat over high heat.
  2. While the oil is heating, toss the flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes to the bowl and toss until coated in the flour mixture. Add the tofu to the oil in a few batches, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then removed to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all of the tofu is fried.
  3. Carefully discard the hot oil and clean out the pan.
For the stir fry
  1. Heat the 2 tbsp canola oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and saute for 8 minutes over high heat, or until softened and charred in areas.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce and the soy sauce. Pour into the pan with the onion and bell pepper. Add the cooked tofu back to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Lower the heat to medium-high and cook until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Top with honey-roasted peanuts and serve over rice.
Notes
An Eats Well With Others Original
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2021/03/sticky-sweet-thai-chili-tofu-stir-fry.html