Ginger Sesame Garlic Crispy Tofu Recipe | Easy Vegan Recipe for Dinner | Tofu Mastery Lesson # 14

bean curd

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a healthier protein alternative, while seitan is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while flour is a common, cheaper alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Press tofu in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.

Slice tofu into squares, about 1 inch thick.

Chop garlic, grate ginger, and thinly slice scallions; keep them handy.

Heat canola oil in a nonstick pan over high heat.

Add tofu pieces to the hot oil without overcrowding the pan.

Fry tofu until golden brown on one side, then flip to fry the other side until crispy.

Remove tofu and place on a rack to retain crispness.

Carefully remove excess oil from the pan with a spoon.

Add crispy tofu back into the pan with garlic and ginger.

Add sesame oil to the pan and stir to combine with tofu, garlic, and ginger.

Pour in soy sauce and mix well to infuse flavors.

Add a squeeze of lemon and freshly ground pepper; stir in most of the scallions, reserving some for garnish.

Serve tofu over seasoned sushi rice with steamed broccoli and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

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