TASTIEST GARLIC TOFU RECIPE RESTAURANT STYLE | Chilli Garlic Soya Paneer Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a fermented option with more protein, while seitan is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a cheaper soy sauce alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is a more economical option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

Wrap tofu in paper towels, place a weight on top, and let it drain for 30 minutes.

Finely chop half of the large onion and cut the other half into quarters.

Cut green and red bell peppers into pieces.

Chop garlic, keeping it in larger pieces to avoid burning.

Slice spring onions on a bias for presentation.

In a bowl, mix regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, tomato ketchup, sugar, water, and cornstarch to create the sauce.

Cut drained tofu into chunky bite-sized pieces and season with red chili powder, salt, and cornstarch just before frying.

Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick 12-inch pan over medium heat.

Fry tofu in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding, until golden brown on both sides, then remove to a bowl.

Add garlic to the pan and stir for about a minute, then add chopped onions and stir for another minute.

Add bell peppers and dried red chilies, sprinkle with salt, and stir on high heat to retain crunch.

Stir the sauce before adding it to the pan, allow it to bubble, then add green onions and fried tofu.

Drizzle with sesame oil (optional), then switch off the stove to prevent sogginess of tofu.

Serve with rice or noodles, optionally sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

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