By La Vie dans mon assiette :
In collaboration with Unisoya
What you need
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the crispy tofu:
1 package of Unisoya tofu, 454 g
½ cup cornstarch
Garlic salt, to taste
Ground pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tsp Sambal Oelek
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed in ¼ cup water
For garnish :
2 green onions
Sesame seeds
The instructions
Cut the block of tofu into cubes. Coat them evenly with the cornstarch.
corn, garlic salt and pepper.
Heat a little vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet. When warmed, add a first cube to check if the oil is ready. Add the rest of the cubes. Fry over medium-low heat until the pieces are nicely crispy and golden. Reserve in absorbent paper.
In a container, mix the ingredients of the soy sauce until the Sambal Oelek.
In another skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and continue cooking for 1 minute.
Add the liquid mixture and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken. Stir until you get a thick sauce.
Add the fried tofu cubes to the pan with the sauce and coat gently the pieces.
Serve with basmati rice or jasmine rice and a sautéed green vegetable.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Enjoy your food !
