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Tofu is made from soybeans that are boiled and pressed into blocks. It is a plant based protein that is a wonderful substitute for meat and is a good source of iron, potassium, and calcium. At less than $3 per pound, it is also budget-friendly. Dip these crispy cubes in sweet and sour sauce or serve over coconut rice!
Yield
2 Servings
Preparation time
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 20 minutes
Ingredients
16 oz extra firm tofu (don't use other types of tofu)
2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp sesame seeds
1 green onion (sliced)
Instructions
- Pat tofu dry with paper towels. Place tofu in freezer and freeze for 1 hour, minimum. Remove the tofu from the freezer and allow it to thaw to the point where it can be cut with a knife.
- Dice the tofu into ½ -inch cubes and place in a bowl.
- Toss the cubed tofu with soy sauce and sesame oil. Then, lightly dust the dressed tofu with cornstarch, tossing or stirring until each piece is lightly covered.
- Transfer to an air fryer basket and fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Garnish with a drizzle of honey, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of white rice.
Notes
Recipe notes:
- Don’t skip the freezing step. Freezing the tofu creates a spongier, denser texture that has a meatier chew.
- Tofu takes on any flavors you add to it; try different spices and oils.
Nutrition info per serving:
Calories: 296, Saturated Fat: 2.4g, Sodium: 442mg, Added sugars: 3g, Fiber: 2.8g, Protein: 21.3g
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