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Vegan Mongolian Tofu

This sweet & spicy tofu dish is versatile and can be prepared in under 30 minutes for the perfect Chinese fakeaway dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese, Fusion, Taiwanese
Keyword: tofu, tofu recipes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu (300g)
  • 4 tbsp corn starch
  • olive oil for panfrying
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sauce
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 3-4 dried red chillies deseeded
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp veg oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup water + 1/2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 stalks green onions
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Break your extra firm tofu apart into chunks.
  • Coat the chunks in corn starch. Pan fry them in olive oil until they are golden and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet used for the tofu, add sesame oil.
  • Add minced garlic, ginger and saute for a few minutes.
  • Then add dried red chillies and sauces: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, veg oyster sauce, and coconut sugar.
  • Mix well and add corn starch slurry. Cook the sauce until it thickens. Add in spring onions.
  • Once the sauce has slightly thickened, add the crispy tofu back into the skillet.
  • Stir gently to coat the tofu with the sauce and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve the tofu over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.