Crispy Tofu with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce
Crispy Tofu with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce

Preparation time 10 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  1. 350 g (1 pkg) extra-firm tofu, cut into 3/4-in (2-cm) cubes
  2. 5 ml (1 tbsp) cornstarch
  3. 30 ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
  4. 30 ml (2 tbsp) rice vinegar
  5. 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce
  6. 10 ml (2 tsp) finely minced fresh ginger
  7. 5 ml (1 tsp) fish sauce (optional)
  8. 2 ml (1/2 tsp) sesame oil
  9. 1 ml (1/4 tsp) hot pepper flakes (optional)
  10. Sesame seeds (to taste)
  11. 1 bag (500 g) of frozen Asian-style vegetables
  12. 500 ml of cooked basmati rice
  13. 2 chopped green onions

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Coat a baking sheet with a thin layer of vegetable oil. Press tofu with paper towel.

  2. In a bowl, toss tofu with cornstarch. Arrange cubes evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tofu is crispy and golden on all sides, turning halfway through.

  3. To prepare the dipping sauce; whisk together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce (optional), sesame oil and hot pepper flakes (optional). Serve dipping sauce with tofu. Serve with vegetables and basmati rice.

CHEF’S TIP

Serve the tofu while it is still hot, so that it remains crispy. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an added dash of flavour.

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