Crispy Marinated Tofu

Name: Crispy Marinated Tofu
Ingredients: 1 block (14 oz / 400 g) extra-firm or firm tofu; Optional 3 to 4 green onions, coarsely sliced to fill the marinade (*Footnote 1), reserve green parts for garnish; Vegetable oil for pan frying; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry)); 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons chili paste ((or hot sauce you like) (*Footnote 2)); 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic (, grated); 1 inch ginger (, grated); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt (Skip the salt if using doubanjiang in the marinade); 1/2 teaspoon cumin

"This recipe generates the most flavorful marinated tofu! The tofu pieces are soaked in a savory spicy Asian sauce, then pan fried until crispy. It’s very easy to put together and yields crispy tofu bites that are bursting with flavor! {Vegan, Gluten-Free adaptable}..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 block (14 oz / 400 g) extra-firm or firm tofu

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Optional 3 to 4 green onions, coarsely sliced to fill the marinade (*Footnote 1), reserve green parts for garnish

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Vegetable oil for pan frying

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1/3 cup soy sauce

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1/4 cup shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))

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2 tablespoons sugar

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3 tablespoons chili paste ((or hot sauce you like) (*Footnote 2))

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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

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1 teaspoon lemon juice

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4 cloves garlic (, grated)

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1 inch ginger (, grated)

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1/2 cup cornstarch

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1/2 teaspoon salt (Skip the salt if using doubanjiang in the marinade)

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1/2 teaspoon cumin

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