![]() Step 7: Remove from heat, add the cashews, and top with green onions! STORAGE & REHEATING Toss the tofu around until the sauce is thickened. Turn the heat down and mix in the corn starch slurry. Step 6: Next, add in the sauce and the cooked tofu. Add in the garlic and the white pieces of the green onions. Step 5: Add sesame oil and olive oil to a pan over medium high heat. Make sure to separate the white and green pieces. Step 4: Mince the garlic and chop the green onions. Then, in a separate bowl whisk together the corn starch and remaining water until the corn starch is dissolved. Next, prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp of the water, and the hoisin sauce. For the oven place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flip the tofu, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. To cook in the air fryer, add in the tofu and shake every 5 minutes, until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Then I add in the olive oil and soy sauce and use a spatula to coat. To do this, I just add a few pieces of tofu to a bowl, add corn starch, shake, and repeat the process until all tofu is covered. Toss the tofu in corn starch and then toss with soy sauce and olive oil. For oven, you can preheat to 425F and for the air fryer 380F. Step 2: Either preheat the oven or an air fryer. You can use a tofu press or simply place the tofu on a plate and add something heavy on top. First, press the tofu to remove excess water. Step 1: The first step is to prepare the tofu. You can also skip below to the recipe card if you are familiar with preparing tofu dishes. Green Onions – Green onions add a mild onion flavor to this recipe.įollow the steps below to make this dish. Sesame Oil – Sesame oil adds a nice flavor when sautéing the garlic, if you don’t have any, you can just use all olive oil.Ĭorn Starch – Corn starch is used to thicken the sauce and make the tofu extra crispy. However, in a pinch you can also make your own – here is a recipe I recommend! It’s pretty easy to find in any grocery store (it will be in the International aisle) or you can buy some on Amazon. Hoisin Sauce – This makes up the bulk of the sauce. ![]() Plus, it lasts for a long time and isn’t too expensive. While it might seem like an ingredient you may not use often, I actually use it quite frequently (such as in my 30 minute Pad Thai). Rice Vinegar – Rice vinegar provides a sweet, acidic taste. Soy Sauce – Soy sauce adds flavor to both the tofu and the sauce in this recipe. Olive Oil – Olive oil is used to coat the tofu and to cook the garlic. Roasted Cashews – Roasted cashews bring this dish to a whole other level! If you just have raw cashews, see my instructions in the ‘FAQ’ section below on how to roast your cashews. Make sure to use extra firm tofu so that the tofu does not fall apart as you add it into the stir fry. To make this vegan cashew tofu you will need the following ingredients:Įxtra Firm Tofu – To make this dish, you will of course need tofu. This cashew tofu is non-vegan tested and approved, it’s a great way to introduce tofu as well! INGREDIENTS NEEDED (WITH SUBSTITUTIONS) Vegans & Non-Vegans will Love – I think one of the easiest ways to introduce non-vegans to vegan food is through creating a spin-off of classics. The sauce, along with the roasted cashews and green onions, make this dish a favorite! ![]() Simply pair with rice and broccoli and you’ve got lunch or dinner for the week.īursting with Flavor – A play on cashew chicken, this vegan cashew “chicken” aka tofu, is full of flavor. You can make it on Sunday and have it for the next 4-5 days. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPEĮasy to Meal Prep – This cashew tofu recipe is such a great (and tasty) meal prep. Read more about my affiliate policy here. So, take the guessing out of the equation by making one of your favorite takeout dishes in the comfort of your own home! With only a few simple steps (seriously, the sauce is ridiculously easy) you’ll be enjoying a fully veganized version of a classic! I think we can all agree that Chinese takeout is one of the best things ever, but since going vegan it can be a biiiit difficult to decipher if the dish you’re getting is completely vegan.
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