Awesome Apricot Ideas
APRICOT BBQ TOFU
Makes: 12 pieces
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This fruity BBQ sauce gets all its sweetness from the apricots and maple syrup, meaning there is no need for refined sugars.
For the BBQ sauce:
• 1 tsp oil
• ½ onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, puréed
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• ½ red chilli, finely chopped
• 60g (2oz) dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 100g (3½oz) tinned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
For the tofu:
• 280g (10oz) extra firm tofu, cut into 12 sticks
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
1 To make the BBQ sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, chilli and apricots and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
2 Add the paprika to the pan and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, before adding the tinned tomatoes, liquid smoke, soy sauce, maple syrup, cider vinegar and water. Bring the mixture to the boil, and boil for 2-3 minutes.