How to make STICKY Sesame Tofu!

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To make this you'll need:

for the tofu:
300gr firm tofu
1tbsp soy sauce
3 grated garlic cloves (1tsp)
1/2tsp pepper
1/4tsp salt
1/4tsp cayenne pepper
1/2tbsp cornstarch
2-3tbsp cornstarch

for the sauce:

1tbsp brown sugar
2tbsp soy sauce
1tbsp ketchup
1tbsp rice vinegar
4tbsp water
1tbsp sesame oil
1tbsp agave

cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce:
1/2tbsp cornstarch+1/2tbsp water

oil for frying
optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds & spring onion

Break the block of tofu apart with your hands into bite sized pieces. Add to a bowl with the rest of the tofu ingredients (except the: 2-3tbsp cornstarch) and mix to combine. Let this marinade while you mix the ingredients for the sauce (except the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce with).

Then add the 2-3tbsp of cornstarch to the marinated tofu. Add enough to cover all the tofu. The tofu will soak up some of the cornstarch but that's okay.

Heat enough oil for frying in a wok or pan. Test if the oil is hot enough by adding a wooden spoon in, if the oil starts to bubble around it that means the oil is hot enough and you can add the tofu pieces in.

Then add the tofu pieces, I fried mine in 2 batches to not overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

For the sauce, add it to a hot pan and cook for 2 minutes. Then stir in the cornstarch slurry and immediately mix this in to prevent lumps in your sauce. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens.

Then once you're ready to serve, mix the crispy tofu in with the sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion if you like.

Enjoy!

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