Crispy tofu with maple-soy glaze for a delicious meal

Ingredients for Crispy tofu with maple-soy glaze

• 340 g firm tofu

• 60 ml reduced-salt soy sauce

• 45 ml pure maple syrup

• 45 ml unseasoned rice vinegar

• 2 g crushed red pepper flakes

• 15 g ginger, very thinly sliced

• 120 ml neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed

• kimchi

• toasted sesame seeds

• hijiki

• daikon

• 2 spring onions, sliced

• steamed rice (for serving; optional)

How to make Crispy tofu with maple-soy glaze

1. Drain the tofu and sandwich it between several layers of kitchen towels to remove excess liquid. Cut the tofu into 9 cubes.

2. Whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ginger in a small bowl until well combined.

3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is rippling across the surface, carefully add the tofu to prevent splashing.

4. Cook the tofu undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, or until it is very crisp and dark brown underneath. Carefully turn the tofu and repeat on the opposite side.

5. Holding the tofu back with a spatula or slotted spoon, pour the excess oil into a small bowl.

6. Return the frying pan to medium-high heat and add the soy sauce mixture.

7. Cook the glaze while reducing the heat to medium to prevent it from over-reducing or burning, basting the tofu occasionally. Cook until the glaze is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 4 minutes.

8. Divide the tofu among plates. Drizzle with the glaze and top with scallions.

9. Serve with rice alongside.

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