Firecracker Tofu Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tofu Preparation
Firecracker Sauce
Method
Tofu Preparation
- 1
Press Tofu
Remove the tofu from its packaging and drain the excess liquid. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and place it under a heavy object (like a cast iron skillet) for about 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Cut Tofu
Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes (about 1-inch pieces).
- 3
Coat Tofu
In a large bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.
- 4
Fry Tofu
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated tofu cubes in a single layer. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Firecracker Sauce
- 5
Prepare Sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha, maple syrup, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- 6
Combine Sauce and Tofu
In the same pan used for frying the tofu, pour in the firecracker sauce and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Add the fried tofu and gently toss to coat the tofu in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
- 7
Garnish
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.