Recipe: Spicy Tofu Poke

A tofu version of a classic Hawaiian dish, with a creamy, spicy kick! It is the demo dish at VegFest 2018 by Madeline Kammerer, Community Outreach Assistant, Down to Earth Organic & Natural. See her bio here.

Spicy Tofu Poke

Makes 2 cups.

• 1 (10-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry
• ¾ cup vegan mayonnaise
• 3 Tablespoons chili sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
• Squeeze of lime
• 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 Tablespoon gomasio or sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cut tofu into small bite-size cubes and set aside.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together vegan mayonnaise, chili sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and lime juice.
3. Add tofu and toss until well combined. This dish is best served cold so if needed, refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before serving. It also keeps in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
4. When ready to serve, sprinkle sesame seeds and gomasio over tofu. Serve and enjoy!