Asian Garlic Tofu Recipes

ASIAN GARLIC TOFU

Steps:

• Press the tofu between kitchen towel to get rid of excess water and cut into 1 inch cubes.
• Mix the ingredients for the sauce in bowl.
• Pour the sauce over tofu cubes and let it rest for an hour.
• Heat sesame oil in a skillet.
• Transfer the tofu on to the skillet and arrange in a single layer.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes and then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add spring onion greens and cook for a minute.
• Sprinkle little water if the tofu is getting dry.
• Sprinkle red chilli flakes and roasted sesame seeds on top.
• Serve hot with rice.

ASIAN TOFU

Steps:

• Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Cut tofu lengthwise into 3/8-in. thick slices; cut each slice in half diagonally to make triangles. Place tofu and marinade in a large shallow bowl; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 3-5 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat broiler. Reserving marinade, place tofu in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Drizzle remaining marinade over tops. Broil 5-6 in. from heat until lightly browned and heated through, about 10 minutes.

ASIAN-STYLE GARLIC TOFU

Steps:

• Remove excess moisture from the tofu by gently pressing it between towels. Then cut it into bite-sized cubes. (I cut mine about 3/4-inch.) Set aside.
• Make the sauce: Mince garlic. Then in a shallow pan (I use an 8"x8" glass baking dish) add the three ingredients for the garlic sauce. Stir to combine.
• Add tofu cubes to the sauce and gently toss until thoroughly coated. (*Optional: if you have time, cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes or a few hours.)
• When ready, cook the tofu: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
• Once oil is hot, carefully add the marinated tofu (with any remaining sauce). Spread out the cubes in a single layer. Simmer and cook without stirring for 5-7 minutes or until lightly seared on one side. Flip, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice green onions and add to the pan during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. (Sometimes I add a little more hoisin or tamari if the pan becomes dry. The sauce should almost completely absorb into the tofu however.)
• Great served warm over brown rice (and garnished with sesame seeds or more green onions if desired).