Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider (not apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter (plus more if needed)
- 1 (16 oz / 454g) package super-firm tofu, sliced into ¼-inch thick squares or rectangles
- ½ cup thinly sliced shallots (about one medium shallot)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 apple, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 (4-inch) sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small container, stir together apple cider, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tofu slices in a single layer and cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add more butter if needed. Sauté shallots for about 5 minutes, until soft and slightly browned.
- Push shallots to the side, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced apple, rosemary sprig, and apple cider mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces by half.
- Meanwhile, mix cornstarch with cold water in a small container. Stir until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stir well, then return the tofu to the pan. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat. Discard the rosemary sprig. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a main dish.
Notes
- Be sure to use apple cider, not apple cider vinegar. In some areas, it’s called cloudy apple juice.
- Super-firm tofu requires no pressing and holds its shape well when pan-fried.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- To make ahead, store the sauce and tofu separately, then reheat and combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 416mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
