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    Home » Main Dish

    Pan-fried Tofu with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce

    Published: Oct 26, 2011 Last updated: Mar 11, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Have I told you before that I love tofu?  I'm so addicted and this was so crispy and yummy!  I'm not sure why, but I just seem to crave tofu and it is probably one of my very favorite foods.  Too bad Grumpy doesn't feel the same way - or at least he gives me a hard time admitting it.

    My friend Rachelle from "Mommy, I'm Hungry" and I both share a passion for Jaden Hair's cookbook "Steamy Kitchen" and we talk about it often on Facebook when discussing what we are making for dinner and of course I am always jealous when I read what she is making from Jaden's cookbook!  I'm such a Jaden addict.  I think she is one of the very best out there for food blog - Steamy Kitchen - and her cookbook!  If you need to buy a foodie friend a gift, this is the perfect book to give. I don't think there is anything of hers that I have made that has not been awesome.

    As always, I knew Grumpy would have something to say about the fact that our main course was going to be tofu for dinner.  I'm pretty used to it.  If its not steak, mashed potatoes with gravy and one of his favorite veggies then its not a meal.  He doesn't get that every night (wouldn't be good for his health anyway!) and its a treat when he does.  This night, dinner was going to be my treat and he was just going to have to deal.  🙂  His favorite saying to me is "the words tofu and yummy do not belong in the same sentence".  He contradicts himself though everytime he tries one of the tofu dishes I make because he cannot tell me its not good!  I think he's a tofu convert who is unwilling to admit it!

    I made enough of this so I would have leftovers the next day.  I could eat the whole recipe all by myself to begin with so I knew I had to double the recipe in order to have anything for lunch.  Somehow it became breakfast, I don't know how that happened though.  I even ate it cold.  Jaden, if you are reading this:  I.Love.You.  and I'm so glad I found you.  🙂  You make my tastebuds and tummy extremely happy.  Thank you.  Grumpy ate this too and I didn't hear any complaints while he was mowing down so I think he's in "secret" love.  😉

    Pan-fried Tofu with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce
    from Jaden Hair's cookbook "Steamy Kitchen"


    Printable Recipe


    2 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
    1 tablespoons honey
    1 teaspoon rice vinegar
    1 teaspoon sambal olek
    1 block firm tofu
    1 tablespoons high heat cooking oil
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    1 fresh chili (I used jalapeno and sweet red pepper)
    1 green onion, sliced (I did not use this)

    My method of putting this all together was a little different from Jaden's so I will tell you how I did it.

    In small bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar and sambal oelek.  Mix together and set aside.

    I do my tofu a little differently than Jaden - how I do it:  I place the tofu block between paper towels and sit a heavy object on top (I have these  heavy dinner plates that I use one of).  I let this sit for about 30 minutes and then cut the tofu into triangle shapes.  You can cut your slices in any shape you want, but you want it thin enough so that it will crisp up.  Cut it too thick and you will have mushy tofu.

    Heat a frying pan over high heat until water sizzles upon contact.  Pour enough oil to coat the surface of the pan and add tofu pieces.  Be careful doing this as it will sizzle and pop.  Tofu slices "should" release themselves from the bottom of the pan when they are ready to flip.  Tilt the pan away from you when flipping to avoid being spattered by hot grease.  Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.

    Drain all but 1 tablespoon of hot oil from the pan and return to medium heat.  When hot, add the garlic and fry until fragrant about 15-30 seconds.  Be careful not to burn...don't leave the stove while the garlic is in the hot pan!  Pour in the soy sauce mixture and let simmer for 30 seconds to thicken.  Place tofu pieces into the pan and toss with the sauce.  Top with fresh chili and green onion.  Enjoy hot or cold.  🙂

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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Jay

      October 29, 2011 at 11:21 am

      wow...sounds utterly delicious..
      happy following you..;)
      check out mine sometime.
      Tasty Appetite

      Reply
    2. Nutmeg Nanny

      October 28, 2011 at 4:07 am

      I really like tofu. Especially when it's pan fried 🙂

      Reply
    3. Gera@SweetsFoodsBlog

      October 27, 2011 at 10:24 pm

      Really I don't eat tofu often but your version fried with a sweet soy sauce can be very tempting. Need to try this yummy option 🙂

      Cheers,

      Gera

      Reply
    4. teresa

      October 27, 2011 at 6:26 pm

      i really need to try tofu again because i just haven't quite found that love for it yet. but i love the way you've prepared this!

      Reply
    5. Coleens Recipes

      October 27, 2011 at 6:30 am

      I agree with Claudia, I've NEVER tasted tofu, yours looks excellent.

      Reply
    6. claudia @Whats Cookin

      October 26, 2011 at 11:13 pm

      Have never tried tofu, not one that has interested me... I think maybe its time

      Reply
    7. Shelby

      October 26, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Mads, I would go with extra firm for best results .

      Reply
    8. Mads

      October 26, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      Yum! I love fried Asian-inspired tofu! I might try this one too. I have everything on hand except the tofu. Does the firm tofu make any difference?

      Reply

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