Tofu Kecap Stir Fry
This Indonesian inspired sweet and soy fried tofu stir fry is delicious and protein packed, yet simple to make - it also only takes 30 minutes to make!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 300-350 g extra firm tofu
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2 stalks lemongrass the purple part
- 2 tbsp kecap manis
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sambal chili
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice tofu into squares or small cubes and coat them all in corn starch.
- Pan fry them in minimal olive oil, or air fry them until crispy.
- To that same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil, ginger paste and lemongrass paste. Saute until fragrant.
- Add kecap manis, soy sauce, and sambal. Mix well and add water.
- Let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add some black pepper and give that a good mix.
- Add tofu back in, give it a good mix. Serve with chopped spring onions and red chilies!