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Brown sticky tofu pieces served on top of white rice on a black plate. It is sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds and scallion.
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Hoisin Tofu

This easy-to-make hoisin tofu packs sweet and savory flavors and a crispy, sticky texture so good your family will think you ordered takeout! This delicious recipe comes together in just 25 minutes using simple pantry staples. The tofu is hand-torn and then pan-fried, giving it a soft and tender inside and a crispy, crunchy outside!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword hoisin tofu
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 138kcal
Author Nandor Barta

Equipment

  • TofuBud (pressing tofu in 15 minutes)
  • Simple tofu press
  • our Cast-iron Skillet by UnoCasa

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Firm tofu
  • 4 Tbsp Soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 4 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp Corn starch
  • 3 Tbsp Hoisin sauce choose a GF brand
  • 1 tsp Sriracha (or any other chili paste)
  • 1 tsp Cane sugar
  • ½ tsp Ginger minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil

Instructions

  • Use a firm tofu and press it. 
  • Use your fingers and tear the tofu slowly and gently. You can tear them first in half or tear off larger pieces, then create bite-size tofu at the end.
  • Peel and mince garlic and ginger.

Marinating and frying

  • Pour 2 Tbsp soy sauce on tofu pieces. Stir gently so as not to break the tofu. Let them rest for a couple of minutes. Drain any excess soy sauce.
  • Add 2 Tbsp cornstarch and mix it evenly; again, try not to break the tofu.
  • In a pan, heat up 3 Tbsp vegetable oil. Once it is hot, add tofu pieces. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes. Once ready, take them out to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Cooking hoisin tofu

  • In a pan add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil. On medium heat add minced garlic and ginger. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes. Make sure it doesn't burn.
  • Add hoisin sauce, sriracha, sugar, rest of the soy sauce (2 Tbsp) and sesame oil. Stir well and bring it to boil.
  • Add in the fried tofus and coat them with the sauce evenly.
  • Sprinkle some chopped scallions and sesame seeds on top.

Video

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