Veg Food Enthusiast’s Vegan Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Tofu

For the marinade

• 4 tbsp Pure dark or amber Canadian maple syrup
• 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp maple sugar
• 1/4 tsp chilli (optional)

For the tofu

• 300g block of firm tofu (pressed)
• 5 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tsp of vegetable oil

1. Pre-recipe step: press the tofu to remove excess liquid. Use a tofu press, or squeeze the block in a tea towel.

To make the tofu

1. Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl or container.
2. Break the tofu into “nugget-size” chunks. Breaking it rather than chopping it will make it crispier later on.
3. Set aside half the marinade and pour the rest over the tofu in a sealable container.
4. Refrigerate the marinating tofu for at least 1 hour.
5. Coat each piece of tofu by rolling it in a bowl of cornflour.
6. Airfry your tofu with a teaspoon of oil for 15 minutes at 200°C – shaking well half way through.
7. Add the fried tofu to a frying pan or wok and pour in the rest of the marinade – coating the tofu well.
8. Serve with your choice of noodles or rice and veg.