Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Sesame Tofu

Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4


1 package firm tofu, cubed
Marinade
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking wine
3 drops sesame oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sauce
½ cup water
1 cup broth
1¼ cup white vinegar 
¼ cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar 
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili paste 

Prepare the marinade in a small bowl. Add the tofu, and let sit for 20 minutes, stirring once after about 10 minutes. 
Add all of the sauce incredients in a small saucepan. Heat over medium for 5 minutes, and then turn the heat off, stirring frequently.
 Once the tofu has been marinated for 20 minutes, fry it in a large pan over medium in 3tbsp oil.
After the tofu is fried, add it to the sauce and serve over a bed of rice.

Recipe can be found here

2 comments:

  1. In which way does the tofu need to be different?

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  2. I'm not sure of the question... It needs to be firm :)

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