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Crispy Marinated Tofu

Crispy Marinated Tofu | BourbonandHoney.com -- Spicy and savory, this Crispy Marinated Tofu is a flavorful and delicious way to serve a vegetarian favorite.
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Spicy and savory, this crispy tofu is a flavorful and delicious way to serve a vegetarian favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained
  • 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons sambal oelek (spicy chili sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Place the tofu brick on a dinner plate layered with paper towels; top with several more paper towels and another dinner plate. Weigh down the top plate with a heavy skillet to press out any additional liquid. Allow the liquid to drain at least 30 minutes or refrigerate and press overnight.
  2. To a blender, add the garlic, soy sauce, cilantro, chili sauce, lime juice and ginger and blend until smooth. Cut the pressed tofu in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise in 1/2 inch slices. Place the tofu in a baking dish, top with marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  3. Place cornstarch in a medium bowl. Working in batches, remove tofu from marinade (but, don’t scrape it off) and toss in cornstarch; shake off excess cornstarch.
  4. Add the oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer working in batches if needed. The tofu will sizzle and stick to the pan as it begins to cook, but as it browns it will release from the pan. Turn and continue to pan fry until browned and crispy on all sides.
  5. Transfer the browned tofu to a cooling rack and serve warm.

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