Hot Tofu Rips
These sweet and sticky bitesized tofu chunks are super tasty and will will add a delicious plant-based KICK to your meal. Whether you're a plant-based pro or just looking to find out how to cook tofu, this is an easy vegan recipe that you'll enjoy cooking, and definitely enjoy eating!
Serves
Ingredients
For the tofu rips
<item-todo-done>4 tbsp cornflour<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 x 280g block of firm tofu<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> tbsp vegetable oil for frying<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Salt & pepper to taste<item-todo-done>
For the sauce
<item-todo-done>1 tbsp vegetable oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>4 tbsp maple syrup<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tbsp rose harissa paste<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp tomato purée<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tsp white wine vinegar<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 garlic clove<item-todo-done>
For the dipping sauce
<item-todo-done>200g plant-based yoghurt<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>10g coriander<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>½ lime juiced<item-todo-done>
To serve
<item-todo-done>1 tbsp sesame seeds<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 spring onions<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 lime wedges<item-todo-done>
Before you start
Mixing bowl | 2 x Frying pan | small bowl | Microplane
Prepare the tofu rips
- Rip the tofu into long chunks and place into a mixing bowl
- Add the cornflour and a good pinch of salt and pepper
- Toss (or stir) to completely coat the tofu pieces
Cook the tofu
- Warm 1 cm of vegetable oil in a pan over a medium heat until the end of a wooden spoon bubbles gently
- Once warm enough, add the coated tofu chunks to the pan and fry, turning constantly with tongs until golden and really crispy (approx 10 mins)
- Once cooked, transfer the tofu pieces to the plate and leave to drain
Make the sauce
- Peel and grate the garlic clove
- Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a second pan over a medium heat
- Once warm, add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds until aromatic
- Add the maple syrup, harissa paste, tomato puree and vinegar to the pan, stir to combine and simmer until saucy
Make the dip
- Roughly chop the coriander and add it to the vegan natural yoghurt along with the juice of a lime.
- Stir the dip together and add to a small bowl for dunking
Time to serve
- Finely slice the spring onions
- Add the tofu to the sauce and toss to coat
- Transfer the tofu pieces to a serving plate, garnish with spring onions, sesame seeds and some lime wedges on the side
- Serve immediately