Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, (drained, pressed, and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil ((or high heat oil of choice))
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ((or black pepper, if that's what you've got))
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons chilled water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Cooked rice
  • Steamed veggies
  • Chopped scallions
  • Sesame seeds

Instruction

  • To make the crispy baked tofu, preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the tofu into a medium bowl and add the soy sauce, oil, cornstarch, and pepper. Toss to coat the tofu.
  • Arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and crispy.
  • While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. Stir 1/4 cup of water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sherry, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in small saucepan.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer.
  • Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes, until reduced by about 1/3.
  • Stir the chilled water and cornstarch together in a small bowl or cup. Stir the mixture into the sauce and allow it to simmer for about 1 minute more, until it thickens up a bit.
  • Remove the pot from the heat.
  • When the tofu is finished cooking, add it to the pot and stir to coat the tofu with sauce.
  • Divide onto plates with rice and steamed veggies. Top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve.