# 3 Levels of Tofu

This recipe shows three different levels of tofu preparation, each with a unique method and flavor profile.

- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 400 g tofu
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 1 small lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp water
- 400 g tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp agave
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 200 g tofu
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 big handful parsley
- 1 big handful mint
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- 6 tbsp flour
- 0.5 tbsp red wine vinegar

## Instructions

1. Tear the tofu into chunks and toss it with cornstarch and salt.
2. Fry the tofu in oil until crispy and golden brown.
3. Make a glaze by mixing agave or maple syrup, lemon juice, paprika, ground coriander, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and water.
4. Pour the glaze over the tofu and let it coat completely.
5. Score the tofu and make a soy glaze with soy sauce, agave, vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder.
6. Add the glaze to the tofu and bake at 200C/400F for 20 minutes.
7. Crumble the tofu in a bowl and add onion, garlic, herbs, tomato sauce, spices, flour and salt.
8. Knead well and shape into small patties or balls.
9. Fry in oil until golden brown.

## Equipment

- bowl
- spoon
- knife
- frying pan
- oven
- baking tray
- spatula
- chopping board

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCSNR7kiBoR/?igsh=anVnMzAwZHRlbWwy
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3bb93546-6a32-4691-b035-ba4f71970846
- Extracted: 2025-04-10

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