Easy Fried Tofu with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Minutes Prep time: 30
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minutes Prep time: 30
Minutes Total time: 30
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
1 cup canola oil
1 pkg (14 oz each) firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Hunt's® Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon La Choy® Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce
Sliced green onions, optional
cooked brown rice, optional
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 134 mg | 13% |
Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% |
Cholesterol | 0 | |
Total Fat | 16 g | 24% |
Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
Calories | 223 kcal | 11% |
Sodium | 620 mg | 26% |
Protein | 8 g | 17% |
Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% |
Sugars | 5 g | 0 |
Vitamin C | 15 mg | 25% |
Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Sprinkle tofu with salt. Carefully place in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
Discard all but 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in undrained tomatoes, water, paste, soy sauce and garlic sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return tofu to skillet; gently toss with tomato mixture and heat 2 minutes more or until tofu is hot. Sprinkle with green onions and serve over rice, if desired.
Easy Fried Tofu with Spicy Tomato Sauce