Caramel tofu? - Recipes

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I quite often do a little simple dish of baked tofu. I cut them into

finger-sized stick shapes, then dry well in paper towels. Then I coat them well

in a thick savory sauce like BBQ, teriyaki, or honey garlic. I place them on a

well greased baking sheet, and bake at 350F for about 10-15minutes, till firm

and slightly chewy.

 

I have a large file of great links to recipe sites. I use AllRecipes and Food

Network the most. Here is a copy of a recipe I found on the Food Network.

Obviously, you would omit the dried shrimp, but it does sound good.

 

Donni

 

 

 

Caramelized Spicy Tofu

Recipe courtesy Peter Gordon

 

 

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings as a side dish

17 1/2 ounces (500 grams) tofu

2 to 3 tablespoons avocado oil, for frying (untoasted sesame or peanut oil

would also be good)

1/2 cup water

8 3/4 ounces (250 grams) sugar

1 small finger ginger, peeled and finely julienned or sliced

1 small finger galangal, peeled and finely julienned or sliced

1 to 2 red chiles, finely sliced

1 lemongrass stem, cut off the base, peel and discard the outer two

layers, and finely slice the lower 2 inches

1 teaspoon dried shrimps, pounded in a mortar and pestle

4 lime leaves

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon fish sauce

 

Note: This dish utilizes the subtlety and texture of tofu to serve as a

vehicle for the spicy flavors of the sweet dressing. The combination of the 2

works really well.

Slice the tofu into 4 pieces and place them in a single layer on absorbent

paper, lay some more paper on top and gently press down, leave for 20 minutes.

This drains off excess water and makes frying easier.

 

Heat up a fry pan and drizzle in the oil, add the tofu and fry until

golden, gently flip over, and cook on the other side. Take out of the pan and

place on a plate. Place a wok over heat and add the water and sugar. Stir until

the sugar has dissolved and cook over a moderate heat, without stirring, until

the sugar begins to caramelize and goes a golden amber color. Now add the

ginger, galangal, chiles, lemongrass, shrimps, and lime leaves and stir it into

the caramel. It will firm up a little, but keep it cooking over the heat for 20

seconds, then add the lemon juice and fish sauce and bring to a boil. Spoon the

sauce over the tofu and eat while warm.

 

 

 

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