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Sticky Garlicky Maple Jalapeño Soy Tofu
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Sticky Garlicky Maple Jalapeño Soy Tofu

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @vinniecookclub2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • firm tofu (drained and cut into bite-sized cubes)Fresh900 g
  • sesame oilPantry30 ml
  • cornstarch (for the tofu coating)Pantry8 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices5 g
  • white pepper (ground)Spices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • sweet paprikaSpices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • soy saucePantry60 ml
  • maple syrupPantry15 ml
  • pomegranate molasses (or hoisin sauce)Pantry15 ml
  • black pepper (ground, for the sauce)Spices6 g
  • white pepper (ground, for the sauce)Spices6 g
  • cornstarch (for the sauce)Pantry10 g
  • ground gingerSpices4 g
  • coconut oilPantry30 ml
  • butter (or more coconut oil)Dairy28 g
  • red onion (small, finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • jarred jalapeños (whole, sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • chilli flakesSpices2 g
  • fresh chilli (sliced, for topping)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, finely minced)Produce10 pieces
  • water (for the cornflour slurry)Other60 ml
  • spring onions (sliced, for topping)Produce2 pieces
  • fried shallots (for topping)Pantry20 g
  • sesame seeds (for topping)Nuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

414kcal

Carbs
23 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven or air fryer

    • Set the oven or air fryer to 200 °C.
    Step 1

  2. Coat and crisp the tofu

    • In a bowl, coat the tofu cubes with the sesame oil and toss.
    • Add the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, sweet paprika and smoked paprika, then toss to coat evenly.
    • Spread on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes, flip the pieces once they start browning and cook for another 10 minutes.
    Step 2

  3. Start the sauce base

    • In a wide frying pan, heat the coconut oil with the red onion, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt.
    Step 3

  4. Add garlic and jalapeños

    • Add the minced garlic and sliced jalapeños and stir for 1 minute.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer the sticky sauce

    • Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, pomegranate molasses, black pepper, white pepper, cornstarch, ground ginger and butter.
    • Simmer, adding water if it gets too thick, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon but drips off slowly.
    Step 5

  6. Glaze the tofu and serve

    • Stir the cornflour slurry into the sauce to thicken.
    • Add the crispy tofu and coat all sides of every piece.
    • Serve topped with fresh chilli, spring onions, fried shallots and sesame seeds.
    Step 6
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