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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 porsjoner
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 400 g firm tofu pressed and cubed; 2 ss cornstarch; 3 ss vegetable oil; 4 ss soy sauce; 2 ss rice vinegar; 2 ss maple syrup; 1 ts sesame oil; 2 fedd garlic minced; 0,5 ts ginger grated; 1 ts cornstarch; 2 ss water; 1 ss sesame seed toasted (valgfritt); 1 stk. green onion sliced (valgfritt)

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.

En original oppskrift av Forkin

Total tid: 35 min
Porsjoner: 4
Vanskelighetsgrad: Middels
Per porsjon: 253 kcal

Vegetarisk

Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten, sesam, soya og soyabønner. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.

Forberedelser

Ingredienser

400 gfirm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 sscornstarch
3 ssvegetable oil

sauce

4 sssoy sauce
2 ssrice vinegar
2 ssmaple syrup
1 tssesame oil
2 feddgarlic, minced
0,5 tsginger, grated
1 tscornstarch
2 sswater

garnish

1 sssesame seed, toasted(valgfritt)
1 stk.green onion, sliced(valgfritt)

Utstyr

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

Fremgangsmåte

Trinn for trinn

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

Per porsjon

Næringsinnhold

63%Poengsum

Kalorier: 253kcal
Protein: 9,6g
Karbohydrater: 15,7g
Fett: 17,7g
Fiber: 0,9g
Sukker: 6,9g

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Oppbevaring

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

Oppvarming

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