@nomantepotante

3 weeks ago

Cauli-Tofu in Black Pepper Sauce

Ingredients for 3-4 servings:

200g firm tofu
1 tbsp potato starch
A sprinkle of salt and pepper
1 small cauliflower head
1 small-medium onion
1 tbsp grated ginger
3 spring onions
1 1/2 tsp freshly crushed black pepper
4 crushed garlic cloves

Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp dark soy sauce (sub for 2 tbsp regular soy sauce)
250ml water or broth
1 tsp sugar (more to taste)
2 tsp potato starch

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare the tofu: drain and cut it into cubes, then pat dry with a kitchen towel. In a container with a lid or a zip-lock bag, add 1 tablespoon of potato starch, salt, and pepper. Add the tofu cubes and shake until evenly coated. Arrange the tofu on a baking tray, ensuring the pieces don’t touch.

2. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Toss them with a little oil on a separate baking tray. Place the tofu tray on a rack above the middle and the cauliflower tray below it. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the tofu is crispy.

3. While the tofu and cauliflower bake, finely chop the onion, grate the ginger, and slice the spring onions lengthwise. In a dry pan over medium-high heat, crush 1.5-2 teaspoons of black pepper and toast it for a few minutes until fragrant.

4. Add a bit of oil to the pan, then add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and spring onions.

5. While the aromatics are cooking, combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour the sauce into the pan, stirring until it thickens.

6. Add the baked tofu and cauliflower to the pan, mixing well so the cauliflower is fully covered.

7. Serve with rice and enjoy!

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