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Spicy lime tofu served with sesame seeds and cilantro
Healthy and tasty tofu with soy lime marinade

Sweet and Spicy Lime Glazed Tofu

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
A classic 'sweet & spicy' profile. Neutral tofu carries the intense marinade perfectly. Caramelized honey creates a sticky glaze, while lime acidity cuts through the sweetness. Ginger and chili provide the heat.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 460 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bowl for marinade
  • Skillet
  • Paper towels

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Press tofu in paper towels to remove water. Cube.

Tip: Less water = more marinade absorption.
2 ✓

Mix marinade: ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey, chili, pepper, lime juice.

Tip: Marinade should taste strong (salty/sweet) to flavor the bland tofu.
3 ✓

Marinate tofu for 15+ mins.

Tip: Osmosis pulls flavor in.
4 ✓

Heat oil. Remove tofu from marinade (reserve liquid!) and fry until golden.

Tip: Watch out for splatters from the honey marinade.
5 ✓

Add reserved marinade to pan, simmer 1 min until sticky.

Tip: Reducing glaze concentrates flavor.
6 ✓

Top with sesame and cilantro. Serve with rice.

Tip: Sesame adds crunch.

Recipe FAQ

Marinade burned.
Honey burns fast. Use medium heat and turn often!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz firm tofu
  • 1 whole lime
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 tsp pepper