# 3 Levels of Tofu

This recipe shows three different levels of tofu preparations, from simple fried cubes to baked glazed blocks and flavorful patties.

- Total time: 57 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
- 1 salt and pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp red wine vinegar

## Instructions

1. Pat dry 400g tofu and tear in bite-sized pieces.
2. Toss the tofu with 2 tbsp corn starch and 1 tsp salt.
3. Fry in oil until crispy.
4. Make a glaze by mixing 4 tbsp agave or maple syrup, juice of 1 small lemon, 1 tsp each of paprika, ground coriander, cumin, 1/2 tsp each chili powder and garlic powder, salt to taste, and 1-2 tbsp water.
5. Pour the glaze over the tofu and stir until nicely glazed.
6. Cut 400g tofu in half and then score sideways.
7. Make a soy glaze with 2 tbsp each of soy sauce, agave, vinegar, and hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
8. Add the glaze to the tofu.
9. Bake at 200C/400F for 20-30 mins or until nicely caramelized.
10. Crumble 200g firm tofu in a bowl.
11. Add 1 small grated onion, 2 grated garlic cloves, a big handful of chopped parsley and mint, 3 tbsp tomato sauce, 6 tbsp flour, salt, pepper, and 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar.
12. Mix well and shape into small patties or balls.
13. Fry in oil until golden brown.

## Equipment

- bowl
- spoon
- knife
- frying pan
- baking pan
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT21fKud1/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/42601f19-c9a2-43c9-9ce5-d661c0949c6a
- Extracted: 2025-01-15

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