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BBQ Tofu (Southern Style)

Southern Style BBQ Tofu is crispy, saucy and loaded with flavour! If you've never tried tofu, this recipe will make you fall in love with it!
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb block extra firm tofu pressed for at least 30 minutes and torn into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 1/2 cups bbq sauce barbecue sauce store bought (like Stubb's) or try my homemade recipe

Instructions

For the Crispy Tofu

  • In a medium-sized bowl place the pressed and torn tofu. Add in the soy sauce and toss to coat. Add in the sea salt, black pepper, and cornstarch, and toss to thoroughly combine.
  • Heat a pan or wok over medium-high heat, and add the oil. When hot, add the tofu and toss to crisp up on all sides until the tofu is cooked and crisped on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat briefly to add the bbq sauce.

Add on the BBQ Sauce

  • Add the barbecue sauce over the top of the tofu. Stir together completely. Reduce heat to low and let it cook until nice and sticky, about 5 full minutes.

Notes

This recipe is gluten free and vegan.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal