Sticky Fried Tofu (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Tofu
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11 oz (300g) tofu that's really firm
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3 tbsp of oil for cooking
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Three tablespoons of cornstarch to coat the tofu
→ For the Sticky Sauce
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1-2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
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3 tbsp of sweet soy sauce
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1/2 tbsp of chili flakes (turn up the heat if you love spice!)
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A single tablespoon of cornstarch
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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3 to 4 tbsp of water
→ For Garnish
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Chopped green onions
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A sprinkle of sesame seeds
# Instructions:
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Take your tofu and get rid of the water by pressing it. You can use a tofu press or stick the tofu between clean towels and put something heavy on top.
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In a small dish, mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated garlic, and chili flakes. Toss in a tablespoon of cornstarch and a few tablespoons of water, then stir it up until smooth.
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Cut the tofu into little cubes or triangular pieces. Lay out the cornstarch in a shallow plate and coat each tofu chunk until they're completely covered.
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Heat some oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Drop in your coated tofu and make sure the pieces don’t stick to each other. Let them cook a few minutes on each side until crispy and golden.
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Pour the sauce you mixed earlier into the pan with the tofu. It’ll sizzle like crazy, so move fast and turn each piece to make sure every bit gets coated in that sticky goodness.
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Transfer your sticky, saucy tofu to a serving plate right away. If you like, sprinkle on some sesame seeds and those freshly chopped green onions before digging in.
# Notes:
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This tastes best when eaten fresh while the tofu still has that crunch.
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Pair this dish with stir-fried veggies and steamed white rice for a full meal.