The first step in making this tofu is to Slice it into even slices and Press it. By pressing the tofu first is get a lot of the water out of the tofu so we can create some texture instead of it being soft and squishy. This is a big step do not skip it. It is not complicated at all just lay the tofu on a layer of paper towel then cover with another layer and then put some even weight on top of it. I used a wooden cutting board but you can really use anything that weighs about 1 pound. Let the tofu get pressed for 20-30 minutes. I love making tofu Asian style.
What is your favorite way of cooking tofu?
Ingredients
Preparing Tofu
- 14 oz tofu cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp wheat flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Chili Garlic Sauce
- 2-3 garlic finely chopped
- 1/2" ginger finely chopped
- 1 tsp red chili
- 1 1/2 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 2-3 tsp cornstarch mix with a tablespoon of water
- few springs of green onion
Instructions
- Gently mix tofu with flour and cornstarch to coat evenly.
- heat the oil in the pan. Add tofu and cook for a few minutes to form a crust on each side turning frequently. Take out the cooked tofu and set it aside.
- On the same pan, then heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger and chili flakes and cook for about one minute or until fragrant.
- Then add sliced shallots and fry until translucent for about 1-2 min.
- Now add ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes.
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