I prepared this dish without ginger or rice, and with 2 stalks of green onion, lettuce, and broccoli. , I loved this recipe. I usually put a plate on top of the tofu with two cans on top of the plate for weight. And replace the paper towels a few times. Can’t wait! I actually really like to cook with tofu and eat it as well. Is a regular fry pan ok ? Goes really well. I served it with noodles. I see broccoli in the pictures but nowhere mentioned in the ingredients or how to prepare it. The tofu is so yummy.. We add Brocolli beans capsicum to the tofu mixture add make a stir fry alongside thr rice .. A bit strange that all the pics above show the dish made with broccoli, but there are no veggies in the recipe. Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours or up to 24 hours. Let sit 30 minutes. Being environmentally friendly, we use cloth napkins to soak the water from tofu and just wash them with the laundry. ❤️. My meat eating husband and son said we should have it every week. It says one package but they come in various sizes… 200g, 400g? This looks fantastic – love how crispy and browned it is! The longer, the better. Never used tofu before! My tofu got a beautiful dark color which I served over brown ice, asparagus on the side. So good. When browning the tofu, I noticed the area of the cast iron pan that had more oil did not char the sauce. There is a homemade recipe for hoison sauce, google it! You have to make sure you drain the tofu and wrap it with paper towel multiple times until the tofu is dry. I haven’t tried it in the air fryer, but I think it would work really well. Too salty. I served with stir fry vegtables with a homemade vegan Asian sauce and jasmine rice. Would also work very well with other substitutes like Quorn. This is a really good recipe, one I will make a lot and appreciate Christin for developing it. It is crucial to continually monitor it and I have found; 315 degrees F. is the perfect oil temperature for frying chicken. I often don’t like hoisin sauce as it can taste too much like molasses to me, but it worked so well in here! I didn’t even use all the ingredients, such as, I didn’t have fresh ginger which would have made this dish even more heavenly. The video says to fry the Tofu in the sesame oil instead of the olive oil. Place in bowl with sauce and toss to coat. Spare the chicken’s life and just use tofu … just as delicious and no animal harmed , Wonderful recipe. I’ve made this 2 times now-both times I used organic extra firm tofu which I pressed between paper towels changing the paper towels once. : And I can’t believe I forgot to rate with my previous comment. It was very tasty! I prefer to fry thighs. Any suggestions as your dish didnt have this issue? May I suggest peanut instead of olives oil? It’s such a lovely recipe! Omitted the soy sauce and it is still so delicious. Pretty sure you are never supposed to heat up sesame oil. My husband always loves when I make this, and so do I. It’s not a *quick* weeknight dinner, so plan accordingly, but so delicious. Make sure the pan is hot before you add the tofu and yes, cast-iron is best. Never use flour on tofu. I just made it myself and realize the recipe calls for super firm tofu. I will definitely cook it again. There’s enough oil in the marinade to bake on a sheet pan. This is not the place for arguing over the environment, Karen. Also, the full package of tofu is HUGE for 2 servings, especially as the label says it’s 5 servings. The texture turned out better than I expected, And the sauce was mostly delicious (!) It really does give you the result of frying (with much less oil) along with firming (without the oven). 5 of 16 View All. Absolutley excellent. I noticed your recipe instructions missed out on when the broccoli comes into play here? Your email address will not be published. As an extra tip serve this with a little balsamic glaze or reduction on the plate to dip the tofu in! It will eliminate any need for towels. Added broccoli to pan, after removing tofu, to saute with additional olive oil. Fry for a total of 10-20 minutes. This will be a family favorite from now on! Once all of the pieces have been coated with flour, allow them to sit on the rack for about 30 minutes to firm up the coating. Why not? If you put extra-firm tofu in the freezer and then let it defrost, you can practically wring it dry. I am stuffed! but the sauce was just a tad bitter. Preferred it over the salmon! I have never had luck frying tofu before. Will make it again and agin and again. Is it necessary? This was so flavorful and amazing! I cooked my very firm tofu (drained, and froze it) for a long time, finally got tired of waiting for it to brown, and turned it up to high, still didn’t burn. Thanks again !! This is my first time making tofu. There are a number of places in the West Michigan area to get your meal. It should only be used for flavor after all the cooking is one. It tasted like something from a restaurant. You are such an idiot. TIA. Serve with broccoli and rice for a fantastically delicious vegetarian meal. My tofu is marinating now. It was delicious and worth another try. I know it may sound weird, but of the suggestions already given, I second the suggestion of BBQ sauce to substitute for hoisin sauce. Place a. I think that doubling the sauce would be a good idea because my end result was pretty dry. Asian Garlic Tofu is a vegetarian meal full of salty, sweet, and spicy flavor. When do you add the broccoli in? You must use a candy or deep-frying thermometer to monitor your oil temperature. Discover recipes and tips from WW (formerly Weight Watchers) to support your weight loss journey. Totally satisfying. We’re in the process of purchasing a tofu press, though. This is the first time I’ve made tofu and it’s actually turned out good. If the crust browns too quickly, before the meat is done, remove it from the oil. Olive has a low smoking point while peanut is high. The sauce is okay. Here’s a tip for better textured tofu. So versatile and easy! I would recommend marinading, removing as much marinade as possible, then searing, and still be careful about it. This is the recipe that made tofu put a foot in our household. I usually cook three pieces at a time. The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon, not 1/4 cup, of red pepper flakes. Serve over precooked brown rice or soba noodles. Just tried this recipe and it has so much flavor. I didn’t use a cast iron skillet and didn’t have a problem cooking the tofu. It is so delicious. It takes the flavor to new heights. I will have to try a little balsamic glaze. I’ll definitely be making it again. 1/4 cup of crushed red pepper was way to spicy ..unfortunately dinner ended. The wet batter can become fused to the basket, and the crust will break when you try to remove it. Thanks for sharing! keep your good job. So frustrating. Is it kind? Between now and Easter, people will be looking for places to go for a fish fry on Fridays. Oven proof glass or ceramic baking dish is great. I tried this for the first time today…. Thanks for the great tips! Cook for 10-15 minutes. Crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. P.S. Hello Christin, I could never get my tofu to really sear though, not without blackening them…which that blackening isn’t good for you by the way. However, in the video you do not show that you drizzle the sesame oil, but that you use the sesame oil to pour into the cast iron pan instead of the olive oil; so basically in the video you did not use the olive oil. Stir through the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Delicious! Forgot the sugar and the sauce was bitter, added it and the sauce was perfect. I made one out of two small cutting boards; drilled holes; and added some screws and wing nuts.