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Spicy Tofu Popcorn
15m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the salt.
2
Gently add the whole block of tofu and boil for 5 minutes.
3
Let the tofu cool a bit until touchable.
4
Tear into irregular bite-sized chunks.
5
In a bowl, toss the tofu with potato starch, chili powder, and salt.
6
Drizzle with oil and toss again until evenly coated.
7
Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
8
Mix gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
9
Add the hot crispy tofu to the sauce and toss quickly to coat.
10
Top with sesame seeds and spring onion.
11
Serve fresh!
Ingredients
1 block tofu
1 tbsp salt
2 tbsp potato starch
1 tsp ground chili powder
0.25 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp rice vinegar
sesame seeds
chopped spring onion
Equipment
pot
bowl
air fryer
Tips
Boil tofu in salted water to improve texture and season from the inside out.
Tear tofu into irregular chunks for more surface area, resulting in more crunch and better sauce absorption.
Coat tofu in potato starch for a crispy, golden shell when air-fried.
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