TOFU WITHOUT SOY 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:

• Make the dressing: Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chile oil, sugar, sesame seeds and scallion in a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
• Carefully drain the liquid from the package of tofu, and gently tip the block onto a kitchen towel. (Try to keep the block in one piece, if possible, but don’t worry if it falls apart; it will still taste great.) Pat with another clean kitchen towel, removing as much liquid as possible. Transfer the blocks to one large plate or two smaller plates, and spoon the soy dressing over the top until the tofu is completely covered. Top with scallions and cilantro leaves, and eat on its own or with rice or noodles on the side.