Mango Chili Tofu

5 Minutes · High Protein · Sweet, Spicy & Savoury

Last month was Mother's Day and while everyone was sharing sweet recipes, I wanted to make something a little different. So I went savoury. and I ended up with this — a silken tofu dish so glossy, so flavour-packed, and so ridiculously fast that it's become one of my favourite things to make when I want something that feels special without any effort.

The star of this dish is the Mango Mania Nut Butter from Asmita Organic Farms — made with real mangoes, sweetened with monk fruit, zero added sugar, and with this incredible creamy tropical punch that works equally well as a sauce, a drizzle, or an excuse to eat it straight from the jar. Use code VINITA10 for a discount on the Asmita Organic Farms website.

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This recipe is:

• Ready in 5 minutes

• Vegan & dairy free

• Gluten free

• High protein

• WFPB

• Sweet, spicy, savoury all at once

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Why This Recipe Works

Silken tofu is one of the most underrated high-protein ingredients in a plant-based kitchen. It absorbs flavour beautifully and when coated in a glossy sauce and cooked down for a few minutes, it transforms into something genuinely restaurant-worthy.

• Silken tofu = high protein, soft texture, absorbs every bit of flavour

• Mango nut butter = creamy tropical sweetness with no added sugar

• Coconut oil = richness that ties the sauce together

• Soy sauce + hot sauce = the salty-spicy balance that makes this addictive

• Sesame seeds + green onion = texture and freshness to finish

How to Make Mango Chili Tofu (Overview)

1. Make the Sauce

Whisk together coconut oil, mango nut butter, soy sauce, and hot sauce until smooth.

2. Cook & Coat

Pour the sauce over cubed silken tofu and cook everything down for a few minutes until glossy and coated. Finish with sesame seeds, green onion, and an extra drizzle of mango nut butter.

Tips for Best Results

• Use silken tofu straight from the pack, pressing not required

• Keep the heat medium as you want the sauce to reduce and coat, not burn

• Don't skip the extra drizzle of mango nut butter at the end to add some sweetness

• Serve immediately while the tofu is still glossy and warm

• Works beautifully over rice or even quinoa on the side

Mango Chili Tofu

Prep Time: 2 minutes   Cook Time: 3 minutes   Total Time: 5 minutes   Servings: 1–2 servings

Ingredients

200g silken tofu, sliced into cubes

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp Mango Mania Nut Butter (or any mango-flavoured nut butter)

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp hot sauce

To Finish

Sesame seeds

Green onion, sliced

Extra drizzle of Mango Mania Nut Butter

Instructions

1. Slice silken tofu into cubes.

2. Whisk together coconut oil, mango nut butter, soy sauce, and hot sauce.

3. Pour the sauce over the tofu and cook for a few minutes until glossy and coated.

4. Finish with sesame seeds, green onion, and an extra drizzle of mango nut butter.

5. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to keep it fully gluten free

• Adjust hot sauce to your spice preference

• If you can't find mango nut butter, use any nut butter with a spoonful of mango pulp or puree for the right consistency and tropical flavour