Garlic Pepper Tofu
3 portions
20mCrispy fried tofu in a sweet and pungent sauce.
What you will need
1 lb. Firm Tofu
4 cloves Garlic
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tsp ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1/2 cup water
1 bunch Scallions
(Nutritional facts 83 calories, 3.99 g fat, 6.19 g carbohydrates, 6.16 g protein, undefined mg cholesterol, 503 mg sodium)How to cook
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Drain your tofu by wrapping it in paper towels and applying weight. I used a wooden cutting board, but a heavy skillet or a plate and a few cans of beans will work great. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
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Peel garlic cloves and chop or grate to a fine paste.
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Cut the tofu into large cubes.
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Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch. Do your best to coat the tofu evenly.
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Heat the sesame oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
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Add the tofu. Fry the tofu on two opposite sides. It will take about 4-5 minutes on each side to get a good golden brown crust going.
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Move the tofu to one side of the pan to make room to start building your sauce. Tilt the pan a little to get the oil to pool in the clear space. Stir in the crushed garlic.
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Add the black pepper.
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Stir in the ground ginger.
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Stir in the soy sauce.
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Add the maple syrup.
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Simmer until the sauce is thickened enough to stick to the tofu. Serve over rice and garnish with sliced scallions.
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How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.