Crispy soy-glazed tofu with shishito peppers and brown rice (vegan)

INGREDIENTS

Crispy tofu:

• 1 package extra firm organic tofu from Trader Joes

• 1 cup corn starch

 Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons organic coconut aminos from Trader Joes

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 1 tablespoon organic brown sugar 

• 1 teaspoon of sriracha sauce

• Trader Joes Nori Komi Furikake Japanese Multi-Purpose Seasoning

Shishito peppers:

• 1 bag of shishito peppers (I purchase from Trader Joes)

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos

• Sea salt

• Pepper

• Lemon pepper

• Chili flakes

• Cayenne

• Paprika

• Trader Joes Nori Komi Furikake Japanese Multi-Purpose Seasoning

Other ingredients:

• Sliced green onions for garnish

• Brown rice to serve

DIRECTIONS FOR TOFU AND SAUCE

1. Remove tofu from package and wrap in a couple paper towels gently pressing on tofu to release a bit of the moisture

2. Place the corn starch on a plate 

3. Cut tofu into cubes then roll each tofu cube in the corn starch making sure each side is covered 

4. Bring a hot skillet to medium heat and add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Once hot, add cubed tofu and cook on each side until golden and crispy. Season with sea salt 

5. Remove tofu from pan and place on a plate lined with paper towel to soak up any oil

6. Start on the sauce - heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds

7. In a bowl combine all sauce ingredients, mix to combine. Add the sauce mixture to your large pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until its thickened. Make sure to wait until sauce is thickened otherwise the tofu pieces will become soft

8. Add the crispy tofu to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with nori Japanese seasoning and green onions, then serve with rice and shishito peppers! 

 DIRECTIONS FOR SHISHITO PEPPERS

1. In a large skillet, over low-medium heat, add olive oil, coconut aminos, minced garlic, nori Japanese seasoning. Cook for 1 minute

2. Add in shishito peppers to pan

3. Season with sea salt, pepper, lemon pepper, cayenne, chili flakes, paprika

4. Turn shishito peppers over occasionally so they brown evenly, cook for a few minutes on each side

5. Enjoy with your tofu!