This sautéed soy maple tofu recipe is easy and tasty. It used to be a staple in my life when I was a vegetarian but it’s so good that we still eat it regularly!
Protein alternatives have come a long way. Back when I was a vegetarian, there really wasn’t much of a variety.
I used to make this dish a few times a week and even though we both loved it. It got old pretty quick.
I think that if I had decided to be a vegetarian in 2017, I would have had so many more choices than just tofu, more tofu and occasionally some seitan or tempeh that tasted like shoe leather.
And even though we’re not vegetarians anymore, we still eat this at least once a month.
The beauty of tofu is that it becomes flavored with what you cook with it. The combination of soy sauce and maple syrup is so delicious and really complements tofu.
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How to make soy maple tofu
Pre-step
Unwrap the tofu and let it sit on a plate for at least 15 minutes. Water will leech out of the tofu. Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel.
Cut the tofu in half lengthwise and then in thin cubes. You can see how big the cubes are.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – extra firm tofu, soy sauce and maple syrup.
Step two
Heat a large sauté pan on medium. Add the tofu, ⅛ cup soy sauce and ⅛ cup maple syrup and let the tofu sauté for 3 minutes on each side.
You want the tofu to get a little crusty on the sides.
I placed some tofu in a bowl and got the rest of the meal – noodle curry and a salad.
This tofu has great texture and flavor. Besides, it’s easy and delicious.
I hope you enjoyed this soy maple tofu recipe!
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Sautéed Soy Maple Tofu
Ingredients
Three Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu drained and cubed
- ⅛ cup soy sauce or more
- ⅛ cup maple syrup or more
Instructions
Make it!
- Drain tofu and let it sit on a plate to drain further, blot with a paper towel and cut in cubes
- Heat sauté pan on medium heat, add tofu, soy and maple syrup
- Sauté each side around 3 minutes until the sides crisp up
- Plate
- Eat
- Enjoy
Equipment
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Çitra Kale @Çitra's Home Diary
Tofu is my staple food..love it so much in many ways.. love your recipe as well.. İ even make my homemade tofu frequently. Thank you for the recipe idea.
Elaine
Citra, I never thought of making my own. Hmmmm. I can’t wait to see how it’s done!
Lisa Bryan
That tofu looks so perfectly golden!
Elaine
Thank you Lisa!
Sandi
I always struggle to get tofu crispy. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Elaine
The trick is a hot pan. I like to use my cast iron! Thank you Sandi!
Lucy
Your tofu looks so crispy and delicious! I can never get mine to have those perfect, crunchy bits. Definitely trying this recipe ASAP!
Elaine
Make sure your pan is real hot Lucy!
Emily
Wow, this is the most delicious looking tofu I’ve ever seen! Can’t wait to try this!
prasanna hede
Definitely worth a try! Tofu looks so wonderfully flavored.
Abby @ WinsteadWandering
I’ve never cared for tofu, but now I’m wondering if that’s because I never tried it with maple syrup. Yum! The salty-sweet combo of soy and maple sounds irresistible!
Elaine
It truly is Abby. So tasty.
Corina
I love the way that the tofu has gone a little crispy on the sides! I have to say that that is probably one of the only ways I like tofu although I’m always willing to try it.
Beth
That looks nice and crunchy on the outside, Elaine! The maple must give it lots of flavor!
Aleka
I love the combination of sweet and salty!! Seems easy and sounds so tasty! 🙂
Elaine
It’s super easy Aleka! Thanks for the comment!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
I’ve never managed to enjoy tofu but I love the flavours you have used so I can’t wait to try it!
Elaine
Thanks so much Amanda. It really is a nice balance!