Vegan Cashew "Chicken" Tofu

Cashew Tofu Recipe with rice and green onions

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This cashew tofu recipe is a play off the famous cashew chicken dish! With roasted cashews, green onions, and a garlic sauce, this recipe tastes just like the takeout version. And with only a few steps, it's almost as easy as picking up takeout - I promise!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: Tofu, Cashew, Dinner, Tofu Recipes, Stir Fry, Broccoli

Servings: Servings

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Natalie Marie

Ingredients

Tofu

2 14 oz packs extra firm tofu
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
¼ cup corn starch

Sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
4 tbsp hoisin sauce
4 tbsp water, separated
1 tbsp corn starch

Stir Fry

¾ cup cashews
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
4-6 stalks green onions, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

Preheat to 425F (see instructions below for air fryer).
First, press the tofu to remove excess water.
Toss the tofu in corn starch and then toss with soy sauce and olive oil.
Next, prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp of the water, and the hoisin sauce.
Then, in a separate bowl whisk together the corn starch and remaining water until the corn starch is dissolved.
Mince the garlic and chop the green onions. Make sure to separate the white and green pieces.
Add sesame oil and olive oil to a pan over medium high heat. Add in the garlic and the white pieces of the green onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Next, add in the sauce and the cooked tofu. Turn the heat down and mix in the corn starch slurry. Toss the tofu around until the sauce is thickened.
Remove from heat, add the cashews, and top with green onions!

Notes

*To cook in the air fryer, add in the tofu and shake every 5 minutes, until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. For the oven place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, flip the tofu, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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