🧄 Sticky Char Siu Tofu (Chinese BBQ Style)

 

🧄 Sticky Char Siu Tofu (Chinese BBQ Style)

Ingredients (serves 2–3):

• 🧊 400 g extra-firm tofu (pressed & sliced into thick slabs)

• 🧄 1 tsp minced garlic

• 🌶️ ½ tsp grated fresh ginger

• 🍯 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 🍬 5 tbsp dark brown sugar

• 🧂 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 🍷 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

• 🌟 ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder

• 🔥 2 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)

• 🫒 3 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)

• 🌱 Sesame seeds & chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions:

1. 🔪 Press tofu to remove moisture, then slice into 1-inch slabs.

2. 🍳 Pan-fry tofu in oil until golden and crisp on both sides.

3. 🥣 Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

4. 🔥 Pour sauce into pan with tofu. Simmer until thick and sticky.

5. 🌱 Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with rice or noodles.

💡 Extra Tips:

• For crispier texture, coat tofu in cornstarch before frying.

• Add orange zest or plum sauce for a fruity twist.

• Use smoked tofu for deeper flavor.

✨ Vegan, protein-rich, and packed with bold Cantonese flavor — perfect for meat-free BBQ lovers.

❓ FAQ

Q: What is Char Siu Tofu? 🅰️ A vegan version of Chinese BBQ pork, using tofu glazed in sweet-savory sauce.

Q: Can I bake instead of pan-fry? 🅰️ Yes! Bake at 200°C for 25 min, flipping halfway, then glaze with sauce.

Q: Is this gluten-free? 🅰️ Use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free hoisin.

Q: What to serve with Char Siu Tofu? 🅰️ Steamed jasmine rice, stir-fried greens, or inside bao buns.

Q: How long does it keep? 🅰️ 3–4 days refrigerated. Reheat gently in a pan.