Lemon and Toasted Garlic Tofu

Step 1

See photos above.In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil. Add in the minced garlic and cook over medium heat until the garlic is golden brown and crisp. Remove garlic and set aside. Leave to cool for a few minutes. No need to wash this pan, as you'll be using this for the tofu too.

Step 2

Mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until sugar is diluted. Set aside.

Step 3

Drain water from the tofu by wrapping them in paper towels and then placing a heavy flat surface (a board or plate) on top of each. Leave for 15 minutes until water has been absorbed by the towels. You can also opt to use a tofu press.

Step 4

Once dry, slice tofu into 1-inch cubes.

Step 5

Sprinkle the salt on the tofu cubes then add the cornstarch. Coat the tofu well.

Step 6

In the same pan used for the garlic, add more oil. Pan-fry the tofu cubes until crisp and golden. You will need to turn around the tofu cubes to get them crisp on all sides.

Step 7

Take out the tofu from the pan.

Step 8

Add some oil then sauté the onion and bell peppers until tender.

Step 9

Add in the cooked tofu. Mix the sauce well again (to make sure the cornstarch isn’t sitting at the bottom of the bowl). Pour the sauce in the tofu.

Step 10

Turn up heat and continue to mix until the sauce starts to thicken. Leave to cook for a few more minutes. Season with more salt, to taste (if desired). Turn off heat and serve with some rice.

Step 11

Top with more garlic and chopped spring onions + squeeze more lemon juice, if desired. Enjoy while hot! You can also check out the video below for more saucy tofu recipe ideas!