Description
This Blackberry Glazed Tofu with Black Pepper & Chili recipe combines the savory goodness of tofu with a sweet and spicy blackberry glaze for a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
Blackberry Glaze:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Press the Tofu: Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- Prepare the Blackberry Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine blackberries, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and black pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, mash the berries, then thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Cook the Tofu: Cook tofu cubes in oil until golden. Add garlic and ginger, then pour the blackberry glaze over the tofu. Cook briefly to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or sautéed greens.
- For extra heat, increase the amount of chili garlic sauce or add red pepper flakes.
- If blackberries are very tart, add a little more maple syrup to balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
