I was thinking of a recipe that might be similar in sushi for spicy tuna and this is pretty close. One night when we were out at Tokyo Grill, I asked the sushi chef what made up the spicy sauce for the tuna and it’s just Sriracha and mayo mixed together. I bet the texture could be achieved if you cubed the tofu very, very small. This can be used for make at home sushi or over rice in a bowl, which is a go-to meal for us during the work week with some steamed or stir fried veggies. This is spicy. So if you want to dial it down a notch, half the Sriracha or even quarter it depending on your tolerance. I like this with avocados and kale over brown rice. It cools it off a little but still tastes tangy.
- 1 12-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry, cut into ¼-inch cubes
- 3 T low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 T Sriracha
- 1 T white wine vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
- 1 T mirin
- 1 T maple syrup
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 T vegan mayonnaise
1. Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add half of tofu cubes. Cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until cubes are golden, stirring occasionally. Transfer tofu to plate, and repeat with remaining tofu.
2. Stir together soy sauce, Sriracha, vinegar, mirin, maple syrup, sesame oil. Return all tofu to pan, and add soy sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and stir in mayonnaise. Serve warm or chilled.
Adapted from vegetariantimes.com
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