House Tofu Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Tofu
- 1
Press the Tofu
Wrap the firm tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top to press out excess moisture for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Cut the Tofu
After pressing, cut the tofu into cubes, approximately 1-inch in size.
Cooking the Ingredients
- 3
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic (3 cloves) and grated ginger (1 tsp) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Cook Tofu
Add the cubed tofu to the skillet and drizzle with soy sauce (3 tbsp). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, gently flipping until all sides are golden brown.
- 5
Finishing Touches
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Chop the green onions (2 stalks) and sprinkle over the dish along with sesame seeds (2 tsp) and fresh cilantro (1 tbsp). Serve hot.