Crisped Marinated Tofu
also called crispy tofu · marinated tofu · baked tofu · pan-fried tofu · sesame tofu · tofu for bowls
- The Bowl Shop
- serves 4
- recipe says 1 hr 15 min
- Fried & Crispy
Also written for Air Fryer (2 to wash).
Three ways to read this recipe
The table
| 14 oz(400 g)extra-firm tofu | press 30 min under a weight | marinate the cubes 20 min | toss in cornstarch | crisp 10 min, face by face, undisturbed | finish off the heat |
| 3 Tbs(45 mL)soy sauce | |||||
| 1 Tbs(15 mL)maple syrup | |||||
| 1 Tbs(15 mL)rice vinegar | |||||
| 2 cloves(grated)garlic | |||||
| 1 tsp(grated)ginger | |||||
| 2 Tbscornstarch | |||||
| 3 Tbs(45 mL)neutral oil | |||||
| 1 tsp(5 mL)toasted sesame oil | |||||
| 1 Tbstoasted sesame seeds | |||||
| 2(thin-sliced)scallions | |||||
What to lay out
Everything the recipe asks for, sitting under the step that eats it. Tick each one as you measure it.12 things to get out.
Pans and tools
1press 30 min under a weight
2marinate the cubes 20 min
goes in with what step 1 made
3toss in cornstarch
goes in with what step 2 made
4crisp 10 min, face by face, undisturbed
goes in with what step 3 made
5finish off the heat
goes in with what step 4 made
Cooking it
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The clock
- Start to finish
- at least 1 hr2 of 5 steps give no time
- Needs you
- about 10 min
- What you'll wash
- Three things — the wide skillet, a bowl to marinate the tofu in, a dish to toss the cornstarch in
press 30 min under a weight
30 minwalk awayfrom the start
marinate the cubes 20 min
20 minwalk away30 min in
toss in cornstarch
not timed50 min in
crisp 10 min, face by face, undisturbed
10 minneeds you50 min in
finish off the heat
not timed1 hr in
- needs you
- you can walk away
- never timed
You'll need skillet
Goes with
See how it is written
>> title: Crisped Marinated Tofu
>> category: Fried & Crispy
>> tags: tofu, vegan, skillet, soy, bowl
>> counters: The Bowl Shop
>> aka: crispy tofu, marinated tofu, baked tofu, pan-fried tofu, sesame tofu, tofu for bowls
>> pairs-with: coconut-rice, miso-ginger-dressing
>> servings: 4
>> time: 1 hr 15 min
>> washing-up: the wide skillet, a bowl to marinate the tofu in, a dish to toss the cornstarch in
>> step: press 30 min under a weight
Wrap @extra-firm tofu{14%oz}(400 g) in a folded towel, set a heavy pan on top and ~press{30%min}.
>> step: marinate the cubes 20 min
Cut @&(~1)pressed tofu{} into 1-in cubes and turn them through @soy sauce{3%Tbs}(45 mL), @maple syrup{1%Tbs}(15 mL), @rice vinegar{1%Tbs}(15 mL), @garlic{2%cloves}(grated) and @ginger{1%tsp}(grated), then ~marinate{20%min}, turning once.
>> step: toss in cornstarch
Lift @&(~1)marinated tofu{} out of the liquid, let it drip, and toss it in @cornstarch{2%Tbs} until each cube is dusty rather than pasty.
>> step: crisp 10 min, face by face, undisturbed
Crisp @&(~1)cornstarched tofu{} in @neutral oil{3%Tbs}(45 mL) in a wide #skillet{} over medium-high, ~fry{10%min} total, in one layer, **one face at a time and not stirred**.
>> step: finish off the heat
Take the pan off the heat and toss @&(~1)crisped tofu{} with @toasted sesame oil{1%tsp}(5 mL), @toasted sesame seeds{1%Tbs} and @scallions{2}(thin-sliced).