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Tofu Steak in Garlic Sauce

Crispy tofu steaks are coated with delectable and delicious garlic sauce. Vegan and easy to cook.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 13 Oz Extra Firm Tofu
  • Oil for frying /Shallow frying
  • 3 Tbsp Corn starch/Corn Flour
  • Pinch of crushed black pepper
  • Pinch of himalayan salt
For Aromatics/herb Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp oil of your choice
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped /MincedGarlic
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped/Minced Ginger
  • 1 Tsp Chopped Green Chili
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped scallion/Green Onion
For Sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Red chili Sauce(reduce the quantity if you do not like spicy taste)
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • ½ Tsp Brown Sugar
  • ½ Tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Rice wine VInegar
  • 2 Tbsp Warm water
For Garnish
  • Green onion /scallion

Method
 

  1. Press the extra firm tofu with tofu press or thick layers of paper towel.Once dry ,cut into 1 inch or 1.5 inch strips.
  2. Lightly coat tofu with dry corn starch /flour .Shakeoff the excess corn flour.
  3. Deep fry or air fry them till they look golden and crispy .
  4. While tofu is frying /Air frying ,mince/chop all the garlic ,ginger ,green chili,and green onion /scallion. Mix all the sauces.
  5. Remove the tofu from the oil .Drain the excess oil by using paper towel.
  6. In the same pan or in a clean pan take 1 tbsp of oil ,and heat it .
  7. Once hot saute garlic ,ginger ,green chili ,scallion .Stir them for around 30 second to one minute.They will look light brown and caramalized.
  8. Now pour in the sauce and mix with all the aromatics.Add warm water and let it cook for 30 seconds after that.
  9. Add fried tofu with the sauce and make sure all the tofu pieces are coated with sauce.
  10. Garnish with scallion and serve over jasmine rice or just like that.
  11. Enjoy.
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