Crispy Garlic Peppered Tofu [V+GF]
Author: Ashley
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Vegan, Asian, Tofu, Vegetarian, Entree
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Serves: 4 servings
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 block extra firm tofu, drained
- 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup no or low sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ spiced vinegar
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced in thin strips
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and sliced
- 1 cup & 4 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbs water
- 2 tbs vegan sugar
- 1 tbs & 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 tbs peanut oil for frying
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Mix together 1 cup soy sauce, vegetable broth, sugar, water, vinegar, cornstarch, and pepper
- Set aside
- Take tofu out of package
- Set tofu between several paper towels and cover with a heavy object (I like to use a large pot we have)
- Let tofu drain for about 20-30 minutes or until much of its moisture is gone
- After tofu has lost most of its moisture, cut into cubes and set pieces in a shallow baking dish
- In a separate bowl, mix together marinade ingredients
- Pour marinade over tofu, cover with foil and let marinate at least an hour, flipping or mixing occasionally
- Once tofu has marinated, in a large sautee pan, heat 3 tbs peanut oil on medium heat
- Sprinkle tofu pieces with cornstarch and flash fry in small batches, flipping after about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown
- Set crispy tofu pieces on a paper towel while finishing the rest of your batches
- After all your tofu is fried, wipe your pan and add your last tablespoon of oil
- Saute the yellow onions about 6-9 minutes, or until they become translucent
- Add bell pepper and green onion, stirring and cooking another 5 minutes
- Add green onions and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes
- Push vegetables aside and add sauce in half cup increments. Depending on desired thickness off the sauce, stop adding to the pan.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add crispy tofu to the sauce the last minute and stir to incorporate fully
- Serve over white rice, sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Recipe by Eat Figs, Not Pigs at https://www.eatfigsnotpigs.com/crispy-garlic-peppered-tofu-vgf/
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