HONEY SRIRACHA TOFU

So, my love for spicy food just began and I already I can't seem to stfu about the creation that is Sriracha ketchup. To begin, I first looked on pinterest for "healthy tofu recipes" . . . this is usually how my creations begin when 1. I have time 2. I have patience (usually rare), BUT any who, I quickly scanned the first recipe I saw that involved Sriracha and Honey, realized I had almost all the ingredients, except for sesame seeds, and then started to create!

I had left out about a package of extra firm tofu over night on a plate so it would "dry up." You can really do this any way you please, but I suggest you DRY your tofu A LOT! That way, when you bake it or pan fry it up it's chewy rather than the soft and mushy consistency that gives tofu a bad rep with the non vegans and vegetarians in the universe. . . just wait you'll be amazed after you try this recipe out!

To begin, like I said, DRY the extra firm tofu cut into whateva formation your lovely heart desires.

Next, heat up a pan on the stove with medium to high heat.

Then, dump your (almost dry) tofu on the heated pan.

NOTE: I said almost dry because I am impatient and there was definitely some moisture to mine.

Take some corn starch with your hand or with a measuring spoon and dust it all over the tofu that is on the stove.

NOTE: I have yet to mention any type of oils or liquid!

After the tofu is dusted with corn starch, take some good ol' extra virgin olive oil and throw it over the tofu. (once again I don't measure anything really, ever)

Now the tofu is probably making a little sizzling noise from the EVOO, that's very good! Let the tofu brown for a couple minutes on the first side for about 4 minutes and then just take the handle of the pan or a fork and start flipping the tofu gently to brown on multiple sides. The EVOO gives the tofu a crispy outside texture which is the bomb.com

Okay so now in a separate little bowl, throw together:

1. honey (no real measure because a little goes a long way)

2. small spoonful of minced garlic

3. as much sriracha ketchup as you want

4. 1-2 tsp sesame oil

5. 1 T liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce

6. 1 tsp rice vinegar

7. a little extra corn starch to thicken

WISK it UP.

So, honestly you probably should make that sauce before you put the tofu into the pan because you may start to become very frantic if you are following this "recipe" for the sauce while watching your tofu and oil splatter all over the place.

Or maybe that's just me ? ? ?

Nutrition NOTE: Most ketchup and sauces have TONS of added sugar which you can recognize from the ingredient list AKA: Cane sugar, but thankfully the sriracha ketchup I rave about contains a very negligible amount and most of the flavor is from the spice.

Once, you have prepared both the crispy tofu and magic sauce just turn off the heat on the stove and throw the sauce in to thicken with the tofu.

Stir a little and there you have it!

Some additional ingredients may include:

1. Nooodles are 0 calorie noodles to add "bulk" to your meal without tipping over the carbohydrate load right before bed

link here: https://nooodle.com/collections/raw-nooodle

2. Diced onions, browned in a pan with garlic and EVOO

3. Sliced red bell peppers

4. Cooked mushrooms

5. Broccoli

6. Edamame

7. Green beans

8.Waterchestnuts

Anything honestly . . . as long as it's not deep fried. Also, if you want to add more seafood into your diet this sauce would be extra yummy on grilled shrimp!