PAN FRY TOFU WITH SOY SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• Remove the excess water from the tofu by placing some weight on top of it. Cut the tofu into cubes once the water has drained completely
• In a bowl combine the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix it well and set the sauce mixture aside.
• Coat the tofu with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and a little salt until there is no moisture left on the tofu.
• Heat a pan on a medium flame and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is heated, add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown color is achieved. Turn the tofu on the alternate sides until it turns crispy and transfer it to a plate.
• In the same pan add the sauce mixture and cook it for 5 minutes. The sauce will start to thicken and now add the pepper powder. Finally toss the crispy tofu into the sauce and switch of the flame.
• Garnish the crispy tofu with green onions and sesame seeds and serve it over a bed of rice or couscous or quinoa and enjoy.

Steps:

• Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
• Cut tofu into 2x4-inch strips about 1/4-inch thick.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook tofu strips in the oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Stack tofu strips horizontally in a dish with sloping sides, like a teacup saucer.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add green onions; cook and stir until fragrant, 10 to 20 seconds. Spoon green onions over tofu while they are still sizzling. Coat with soy sauce. Let sit until tofu soaks up flavors, 3 to 5 minutes.