INGREDIENTS

• 1 package of extra firm tofu
• oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp chili flakes
• 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• basil, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove tofu from package and rinse carefully. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Slice tofu down the center and slice thin squares, approximately 18-20 squares.
3. Coat a nonstick pan with oil. Lay tofu squares in pan, so they don’t touch each other.
4. Fry tofu for about 8-10 minutes. Flip each square carefully with a spatula. The underside should be golden.
5. While tofu is frying, create your sauce.
6. In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, salt, sugar, chili flakes, and water.
7. Once both sides are golden, transfer to a separate bowl.
8. Add some more oil to the pan. Sauté onions and garlic. Add sauce and allow to thicken.
9. To this, add tofu. Toss and braise for 3-4 minutes.
10. Garnish with green onion and basil. Serve immediately with rice and (optional) stir fried vegetables.

Recipe adapted from here.