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Marinated tofu

Name: Marinated tofu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 290g firm tofu; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves grated; ½ green chilli finely chopped; 5 ginger peeled and grated; ½ tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; coriander leaves; 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Helena Busiakiewicz

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Serves 2

Easy

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

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Marinate tofu in a punchy maple, chilli and soy dressing – never again will you think tofu is bland. Garnish with coriander leaves and sesame seeds

Dairy-free

Egg-free

High-protein

Nut-free

Vegan

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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290g firm tofu
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves

grated
½ green chilli

finely chopped
5 ginger

peeled and grated
½ tsp white pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil

To serve

coriander leaves
1 tbsp sesame seeds

(optional)

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal367
fat23g
saturates3g
carbs18g
sugars15g
fibre4g
protein20g
salt2.26g

Method

step 1

Begin by thoroughly patting the tofu dry with kitchen paper. Wrap the tofu block in a clean tea towel, then put on a large plate with a lip. Put something heavy such as a frying pan on top, then weigh it down with something else that is heavy, like another pan or some tins. Leave for 15 mins.
step 2

Meanwhile, mix all the other ingredients together, except the vegetable oil, in a medium bowl. Once the tofu has been pressed, slice it into 2cm cubes. Toss the tofu in the marinade, then cover and leave for 30 mins in the fridge.
step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat. Carefully lift the tofu into the oil, shaking off any excess marinade but reserve this for later.
step 4

Cook for 3-4 mins on each side, until golden and a little charred. Pour in the remaining marinade, bubble on high for 30 seconds, then transfer to a serving plate and garnish with coriander leaves and sesame seeds, if you like.

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