Crispy Sticky Tofu

Ingredients

• 11 oz/ 300 g extra firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes - or more of you like it spicy
• 4 tablespoons corn starch (only one tablespoon used in the marinade)
• 3-4 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons oil
• Garnish sesame seeds or chopped green onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and press tofu with either a tofu press or in between a clean tea towel with something heavy on top to remove the excess water

2. 2

   In a small bowl or ramekin add the sweet soy sauce, vinegar, grated garlic and red pepper flakes. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water, stir or whisk to combine

3. 3

   Slice tofu into triangles or tofu cubes and coat in the remaining corn starch

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add the tofu pieces in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Pan fry for a few minutes on both sides until you have golden and crispy tofu

5. 5

   Pour the marinade into the pan which will become very bubbly instantly. Quickly turn all the tofu pieces over so they are coated on both sides and serve on a dish straight awayGarnish with the sesame seeds and enjoy your Crispy Sticky Tofu!