Smoked Tofu Crudo Recipe
black garlic chili oil, black vinegar ponzu
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Ingredients
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Tofu
Chili Oil
Ponzu Sauce
Garnish
Method
Tofu Preparation
- 1
Press the Tofu
Press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Marinate the Tofu
Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. Marinate the cubes in a mixture of black garlic, smoked paprika, and sea salt for at least 30 minutes.
Chili Oil Preparation
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 4
Make Chili Oil
Add red chili flakes and minced black garlic to the hot oil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Ponzu Sauce Preparation
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Arrange Tofu
In a serving dish, arrange the marinated tofu cubes.
- 7
Add Chili Oil
Drizzle the prepared black garlic chili oil over the tofu cubes.
- 8
Add Ponzu Sauce
Pour the black vinegar ponzu sauce over the tofu.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro before serving.
