Crispy Garlic Tofu Bites

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup low-sodium tamari
• 6 garlic cloves, minced, about 3 teaspoons
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
• 1/2 cup tamarind paste
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 lb extra firm tofu, pressed (cover with paper towels, place heavy pan or can on top to press out liquid)
• 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 combine tamari, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, tamarind paste, ketchup, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and molasses in a small saucepan. bring to a rolling simmer.
• 2 combine cornstarch and cold water. with the sauce simmering slowly, whisk in diluted cornstarch. simmer sauce for one minute, then remove the pan from the heat.
• 3 when tofu is ready, cut it into 1-inch squares, coat it in marinade and marinate for two hours in the refrigerator.
• 4 preheat the oven to 400°f.
• 5 roll the tofu cubes in sunflower seeds until well coated. place the tofu on a lightly oiled baking pan. bake for about 25 minutes, or until deep golden brown, turning the pan once during the cooking process.
• 6 enjoy!