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Crispy Sesame Tofu

Name: Crispy Sesame Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 400 g firm tofu pressed and cubed; 2 cs cornstarch; 3 cs vegetable oil; 4 cs soy sauce; 2 cs rice vinegar; 2 cs maple syrup; 1 ct sesame oil; 2 gra garlic minced; 0,5 ct ginger grated; 1 ct cornstarch; 2 cs water; 1 cs sesame seed toasted (opcional); 1 u green onion sliced (opcional)

This recipe features pan-fried tofu cubes coated in a savory, slightly sweet, and tangy sesame sauce. It's a quick and easy vegan meal that's satisfying and full of flavor. Serve it over rice or with your favorite stir-fried vegetables.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 35 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana
Per ració: 253 kcal

Vegetariana

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten, sèsam i soja. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

400 gfirm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 cscornstarch
3 csvegetable oil

sauce

4 cssoy sauce
2 csrice vinegar
2 csmaple syrup
1 ctsesame oil
2 gragarlic, minced
0,5 ctginger, grated
1 ctcornstarch
2 cswater

garnish

1 cssesame seed, toasted(opcional)
1 ugreen onion, sliced(opcional)

Estris

small bowl · whisk · medium bowl · large non-stick skillet

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Gently press the firm tofu to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Pressing the tofu is crucial for achieving a crispy texture.
2
In a medium bowl, toss the tofu cubes with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
Uns 2 min
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Uns 1 min
4
Add the coated tofu to the hot skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Nota de cuina: Cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
5
Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, flipping occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crispy.
Uns 15 min
6
While the tofu cooks, prepare the sauce: whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
Uns 3 min
7
In a separate tiny bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: This slurry will thicken the sauce.
8
Once the tofu is crispy, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
9
Pour the prepared sauce into the hot skillet.
10
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
Uns 1 min
11
Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
Uns 2 min
12
Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss gently to coat thoroughly with the sauce.
Uns 1 min
13
Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired.

Per ració

Nutrició

63%Puntuació

Calories: 253kcal
Proteïnes: 9,6g
Hidrats de carboni: 15,7g
Greixos: 17,7g
Fibra: 0,9g
Sucre: 6,9g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover crispy sesame tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or in the microwave, though it may lose some crispness.