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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 annosta
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 400 g firm tofu pressed and cubed; 2 rkl cornstarch; 3 rkl vegetable oil; 4 rkl soy sauce; 2 rkl rice vinegar; 2 rkl maple syrup; 1 tl sesame oil; 2 kynsi garlic minced; 0,5 tl ginger grated; 1 tl cornstarch; 2 rkl water; 1 rkl sesame seed toasted (valinnainen); 1 kpl green onion sliced (valinnainen)

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.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 35 min
Annoksia: 4
Vaikeustaso: Keskitaso
Annosta kohti: 253 kcal

Kasvisruoka

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: gluteeni, seesami, soija ja soijapavut. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

400 gfirm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 rklcornstarch
3 rklvegetable oil

sauce

4 rklsoy sauce
2 rklrice vinegar
2 rklmaple syrup
1 tlsesame oil
2 kynsigarlic, minced
0,5 tlginger, grated
1 tlcornstarch
2 rklwater

garnish

1 rklsesame seed, toasted(valinnainen)
1 kplgreen onion, sliced(valinnainen)

Välineet

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

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

1
Gently press the firm tofu to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 2 min
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Noin 1 min
4
Add the coated tofu to the hot skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 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.
Noin 3 min
7
In a separate tiny bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
11
Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
Noin 2 min
12
Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss gently to coat thoroughly with the sauce.
Noin 1 min
13
Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired.

Annosta kohti

Ravintoarvot

63%Pisteet

Kalorit: 253kcal
Proteiini: 9,6g
Hiilihydraatit: 15,7g
Rasva: 17,7g
Kuitu: 0,9g
Sokeri: 6,9g

Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

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

Uudelleenlämmitys

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