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Bang Bang Tofu

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Crispy bang bang tofu coated in a creamy sweet and spicy sauce with sesame seeds and fresh lime. A delicious vegan dinner recipe perfect for rice bowls or tacos.

Ingredients

700 g extra-firm tofu
1/4 cup potato starch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
Lime wedges, for serving

Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup vegan mayo
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon lime zest
Optional: 1 teaspoon gochujang

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks using your hands for extra crispy edges.
In a large bowl, toss the tofu with potato starch, soy sauce, paprika, black pepper, olive oil, and salt until evenly coated.
Arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18–25 minutes, flipping or shaking the tray halfway through, until golden and crispy.
While the tofu bakes, whisk together the vegan mayo, sweet chili sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sriracha, lime zest, and optional gochujang in a small bowl.
Remove the tofu from the oven and drizzle with the bang bang sauce. Toss gently to coat.
Return the tofu to the oven and bake for another 7–8 minutes until the sauce slightly caramelizes.
Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Serve hot with rice, noodles, roasted vegetables, tacos, or grain bowls.

Notes

For extra crispy tofu, press the tofu well before using to remove excess moisture. Adjust the sriracha and gochujang depending on your preferred spice level. Air frying is also an option for even crispier tofu bites.

Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/bang-bang-tofu/