Sticky Tofu 20 Minute Easy Recipes

STICKY TOFU (20-MINUTE EASY RECIPE)

Steps:

• Combine all of the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Pat dry the block of tofu using a hand towel or paper towels. Then, cut the tofu as desired. I like to shape the pieces in triangle for this recipe, but cubes would work great too. To make the triangles, slice the block of tofu in 4 equal rectangular, then slice them in diagonal to get large triangles.
• In a shallow medium size bowl, combine the flour and corn starch. Then, cover the pieces of tofu by tossing/pressing them in the flour mixture (the moist nature of the tofu should help the breading stick to it). Transfer to a plate and keep going until you covered all the tofu.
• Warm up a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. You can also warm up a small amount of sesame oil to help the tofu roast. Roast the tofu on each side until browned, flipping the pieces a few times (for about 15 minutes).
• Once the tofu is roasted to your liking, then pour the sauce over and use thongs to flip the tofu and makes sure they all are covered with some of the sauce. Cook for a short time or until the sauce is to your desired consistency (it should take about 1-2 minutes or so).
• Serve immediately over noodles or rice with a side of veggies.

STICKY TOFU WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Using a peeler, cut thin ribbons off the cucumber, leaving the seeds behind. Put the ribbons in a bowl and set aside. Gently heat the vinegar, sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and 100ml water in a saucepan over a medium heat for 3-5 mins until the sugar dissolves, then pour over the cucumbers and leave to pickle in the fridge while you prepare the tofu.
• Heat all but 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until bubbles begin to rise to the surface. Add the tofu and fry for 7-10 mins, turning halfway, until the tofu is evenly golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside on kitchen paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and miso. Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Brush the fried tofu with the sticky honey sauce and set aside any leftovers. Coat the tofu evenly in the seeds, sprinkle with a little salt and leave in a warm place.
• Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and rinse in cold water. Return the frying pan to the heat, toss the noodles with the rest of the oil, the remaining sauce and 1 tbsp of the cucumber pickling liquid. Cook for 3 mins until warmed through. Divide the noodles between bowls and top with the tofu, bundles of cucumber and the spring onion.