Dinner for 2

Sweet Spicy Sriracha Tofu

Name: Sweet Spicy Sriracha Tofu
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 14 oz package extra firm tofu; 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional); 2 tbsp frying oil; 1 1/2 tbsp sliced green onion; 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 1/2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp sriracha; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 1/2 tbsp water; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

$9.52for 422 minServes 2

Crisp tofu is coated in a sweet, spicy garlic sauce and finished with green onion and sesame seeds.

Photo: peasandcrayons.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
	Green onions$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.11Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.16Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.76

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrupHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

22 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.38 per serving$9.52 for 4

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Ingredients

14 oz package extra firm tofu
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional)
2 tbsp frying oil
1 1/2 tbsp sliced green onion
1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 cup water
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp honey
2 1/2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp sriracha
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp water
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps

Cut the tofu into cubes, pat it dry, and coat it with the optional cornstarch.
Heat the frying oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the tofu for 7 to 8 minutes, turning until browned.
Combine the water, soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, and sriracha in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir the remaining cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons water, add it to the sauce, and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
Pour the sauce over the tofu and toss for 2 minutes, then top with green onion and sesame seeds.

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