Recipe Crispy BBQ Tofu
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Making tofu taste delicious is as simple as knowing how to dress it up. Enter: this homemade BBQ sauce, a punch of flavour that can make a meal out of anything!
You will need
Serves 4
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed (to remove excess water) for about 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepepr
- Rice bran or other mild oil, to fry
- Rice, to serve
- Green onion, chopped, for garnish
- Steamed or fried vegetables (optional)
BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons gochujang sauce
- 1 small apple, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
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Step 1
Slice tofu into equal cubes.
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Step 2
In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
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Step 3
Add tofu cubes to a large bowl, then add cornstarch, salt and pepper, and toss until each cube is coated.
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Step 4
Heat oil in pan and then add the tofu. Brown on each side until each piece is crispy.
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Step 5
Remove tofu and oil from pan, and place pan back on heat, adding half of the sauce. Heat on low for 2 minutes, then add tofu to sauce. Heat for a minute or so, tossing to coat.
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Step 6
Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables if using, top with remaining sauce, and garnish with green onion.
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Crispy BBQ Tofu
Directions
15 mins to prep
30 mins to cook
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Step 1
Slice tofu into equal cubes.
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Step 2
In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
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Step 3
Add tofu cubes to a large bowl, then add cornstarch, salt and pepper, and toss until each cube is coated.
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Step 4
Heat oil in pan and then add the tofu. Brown on each side until each piece is crispy.
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Step 5
Remove tofu and oil from pan, and place pan back on heat, adding half of the sauce. Heat on low for 2 minutes, then add tofu to sauce. Heat for a minute or so, tossing to coat.
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Step 6
Serve with rice and your choice of vegetables if using, top with remaining sauce, and garnish with green onion.
You will need
Serves 4
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed (to remove excess water) for about 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepepr
- Rice bran or other mild oil, to fry
- Rice, to serve
- Green onion, chopped, for garnish
- Steamed or fried vegetables (optional)
BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 2 teaspoons gochujang sauce
- 1 small apple, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds