As more and more people start eating plant-based diets, it’s becoming increasingly important to know your way around tofu. Great tofu can be the difference between an average meal and one that will stick in people’s minds for years to come. Here’s how you can prepare quality tofu in minutes.
Cube
The first step is to cut your tofu into chunks of about 1-cm long and wide. This will allow it to cook better and will make it easier to eat.
Drain
When you’ve chopped your tofu into cubes, place them on some kitchen towels to drain. To do this, take some more kitchen towels, cover the tofu and gently press down. This is to squeeze any excess moisture out. Be careful not to press too hard though! It’s easy to overdo it and spoil the tofu.
Coat
Once the tofu has been drained, it’s time to coat it. Place the cubes into a large mixing bowl and add Chinese Five Spice, salt, pepper, and cornflower. Not only will this mix make your tofu nice and flavorful, but the cornflour will crisp the tofu up.
Cook
And finally, cook the tofu in sesame oil on a medium heat for around 10 minutes until browned and crispy.
