Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and one of the best ways to celebrate is with good company (within safe distances) and good food.  For this week’s #FoodieFriday we’re trying out a new recipe courtesy of Savory Spice Shop.  A homemade version of your favorite take-out dish (but with an extra kick) here’s how you can make Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry with Sesame Tofu at home.

Click below to watch a how-to video (featuring our new favorite kitchen accessories from Room & Board),or follow the steps below.

SWEET & SOUR STIR-FRY WITH SESAME TOFU

Servings: 4

Time: 15 minutes active prep; 15 minutes cook time

Nutrition: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS

For Tofu:

• • 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more if needed

For Vegetables:

• • 1/3 cup Hot Pepper Vinegar Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey*
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic (or 2 fresh cloves, minced)
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. water
  • 4 cups chopped or sliced veggies of choice (suggestions: red bell pepper, onion, snow/snap peas, carrots, etc.)*
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 to 2 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds

DIRECTIONS

For tofu: 

Pat tofu cubes using paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Mix together cornstarch and salt and coat dried tofu in the mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add coated tofu and brown on all sides until golden, working in batches and adding more oil if needed. Set crispy tofu on a plate lined with paper towels while you prepare the vegetables.

For vegetables: 

Whisk together Hot Pepper Vinegar Barbecue Sauce, soy sauce/tamari, honey, sesame oil, and garlic. Separately, stir together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and sauté vegetables until barely softened, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add in sauce mixture and cornstarch slurry and let reduce until sauce has thickened slightly and vegetables are cooked to desired doneness, about 3 to 4 min. Toss in crispy tofu and sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish.