Crispy Sesame Tofu

• servings: 1
• active time: 20mins
• total time: 35mins

Ingredients

1 block Firm Tofu

10tbsp cornstarch

35g un-toasted sesame seeds

1tsp salt

1/2tsp white pepper

1/2tsp garlic powder

1/2tsp onion powder

60ml neutral oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

180ml chicken stock

3tbsp sugar

1 and a 1/2tbsp oyster sauce

1tbsp light soy

1tbsp honey

1tbsp shaoxing

1 and a 1/2tsp rice vinegar

2tsp cornstarch

1tbsp water

1/2 a green onion

Directions

Drain or press tofu, then pat dry and cut into 1inch cubes.

In a bowl combine cornstarch, un-toasted sesame seeds, salt, white pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, then toss the tofu cubes in the mixture until well coated.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high, then fry tofu until crispy on all sides and transfer to a plate when done.

Reduce to medium and in the same pan make the sauce. Add minced garlic and fry until fragrant, then pour in the stock, oyster sauce, light soy, honey, shaoxing and white pepper with a splash of sesame oil, then bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes.

Make a cornstarch slurry and thicken the sauce, then reintroduce the tofu and any other cooked protein or veg like beansprouts, toss to combine well and serve garnished with sesame seeds and spring onions.

There will be a decent amount of sauce left over, use for dipping or retain and refrigerate and use within 3 days.