Homemade Red Lentil Tofu
This soy free gochujang glazed tofu is made with red lentils - they're high in protein, gluten free, rich in fibre and most importantly, delicious!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 1.5 cups room temperature water
- 1.5 tsp salt
- olive oil for airfrying
Gochujang Sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sweetener agave or coconut sugar
- 2 tsp gochugaru
Garnish
- spring onions
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of split red lentils until the water runs clear. Add 1.5 cups boiling water and soak them for 2 hours.
- Add the mixture to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a saucepan.
- Add 1.5 cups water, and cook over medium heat stirring continuously.
- After a few minutes, the mixture will thicken and look like mashed potatoes. Cook for about 6–8 minutes until it’s thick and smooth.
- Quickly transfer the cooked mixture into a container. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Once firm, cut into cubes or slices.
- Air fry them for 7-8 minutes in some olive oil at 180C.
- Mix together the ingredients for the sauce - add to a pan and coat the air fried lentil tofu in the sauce.
- Add a splash of water if it's too dry. Garnish with spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.