Spicy, Savory, And Easy To Throw Together
Crispy Miso Chili Tofu
A rich, flavorful sauce lusciously coating crispy fried tofu, perfect for a fast delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger root minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 medium scallions sliced thinly on the diagonal
For the tofu:
- 1 extra firm or firm block of tofu
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the garnish:
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon Thai basil or Italian basil chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon scallions sliced thinly on the diagonal or shallots thinly sliced
- 1 Serrano pepper sliced thinly on the diagonal
- 1 teaspoon Fresno chilis minced
- 1 /2 teaspoon black and/or white sesame seeds
Instructions
For the sauce:
- In a small bowl combine all of the sauce ingredients and blend thoroughly. Set aside.
For the tofu:
- Rinse and wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel, pressing out the excess liquid, and pat dry. Place the block of tofu in front of you horizontally on a cutting board, and slice into 8 equal pieces. Pat each piece dry and salt and pepper each slice on one side.
- In a frying pan over medium, heat the oil. Add the tofu slices salt and pepper side down to the pan, and fry, undisturbed, for 4 minutes each side. Salt and pepper the side facing you before flipping them over. Remove to paper towels and carefully pat dry any excess oil.
Plating and garnishing:
- Layer the tofu slices lengthwise down the center of a platter. Spoon the sauce down the center of the tofu, and top with herbs, scallions or shallots, chili peppers, and sesame seeds.
- Serve with rice and vegetables.
Looks delicious! Cant wait to try it!
Thanks so much!