Crispy Tofu Inferno Recipe

Name: Crispy Tofu Inferno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g firm tofu; 250 g cooked basmati rice (or yasmin); 1 zucchini (green parts, chopped in little cubes); 1 big carrot (in shaves, I use the mandolin); 1 teaspoon tamarind paste; 1 tablespoon black bean sauce; 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 -2 red chile; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (I like Kikkoman or Healthy Boy mushroom soy sauce); salt and pepper; vegetable stock powder; 2 tablespoons peanut oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

250 g firm tofu
250 g cooked basmati rice (or yasmin)
1 zucchini (green parts, chopped in little cubes)
1 big carrot (in shaves, I use the mandolin)
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon black bean sauce
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 -2 red chile
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce (I like Kikkoman or Healthy Boy mushroom soy sauce)
salt and pepper
vegetable stock powder
2 tablespoons peanut oil (for frying)

1
Prepare vegetables: Chop zucchini (green, firm bits) in tiny cubes.
2
Shave carrot using the mandoline or chop in small cubes as well): Chop garlic and chilies.
3
cut tofu in cubes (half inch size).
4
heat peanut oil until very hot and add tofu cubes.
5
Fry until very crisp i.e.
6
a visible slighty golden layer forms on each side) and set aside when done.
7
heat 2nd tablespoon of peanut oil and add vegetables including garlic and chopped chilies.
8
fry until fragrant and add soy sauce (if you like you can also add a tad of water).
9
add black bean sauce, tamarind paste, sesame oil and if you like a generous dash of vegetable stock powder.
10
add rice to vegetables and incorporate tofu cubes.
11
stir and season with salt and pepper and maybe additional soy sauce.
12
enjoy.

370

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g firm tofu, 250 g cooked basmati rice (or yasmin), 1 zucchini (green parts, chopped in little cubes), 1 big carrot (in shaves, I use the mandolin), and more.

Yes, Crispy Tofu Inferno falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Tofu Inferno

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