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Tofu sweet & sticky

Sweet and Sticky Tofu

Rebecca Coleman
A delicious way to prepare tofu.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pressing time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup flavoured soy sauce of your choice I used 1/2 garlic and 1/2 ginger
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • splash of sesame oil
  • garnish: sesame seeds and chopped green scallions

Instructions
 

  • Remove the tofu from the package and place on a plate. Put something heavy on top of it, and leave it for an hour.
  • Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces, then toss with 1 tbsp of cornstarch.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small mason jar, and shake well to combine.
  • In a frying pan over medium-high heat, heat up a couple tablespoons of neutral oil, like canola. Add the tofu to it, and fry until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the sauce and stir well. It will thicken very quickly. Toss the tofu well in the sauce to coat.
  • Serve atop a bed of rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
Keyword vegan