Sticky Tofu with Ginger, Sesame & Garlic
Ingredients
- 400 g extra firm tofu⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 2 garlic cloves⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 1 thumb of ginger⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 3 tbsp maple syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 2 tbsp sesame oil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 1 pinch chili flakes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Preparation
Take the tofu out of its packet, drain the water and pat the tofu dry with a paper towel. The firmer and more dry the better!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Press the garlic in a garlic press and grate the ginger.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In a bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Cut the tofu into bite sized chunks and marinate for at least 10 minutes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Heat a pan to medium/high heat and spoon in the tofu (save the marinade in the bowl) and fry for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Stir every now to make sure all sides get nice n caramelized.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Add the remaining marinade and turn off the heat. Give it a stir and serve!⠀