Tofu and Leek

7 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the green and white part of the leek separately.
  2. 2Pat dry your firm tofu.
  3. 3Mix up your sauce: 2-3 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 3/4 cup water.
  4. 4First, infuse the oil with Chinese ginger and the green part of the leek.
  5. 5Sprinkle salt into the oil.
  6. 6Break tofu by hand and add it straight into the pan.
  7. 7Sizzle until golden.
  8. 8Add most of the white leek, toss to coat.
  9. 9Pour in your sauce.
  10. 10Braise for 7 minutes.
  11. 11Add in the rest of the leek, give it a quick mix.

Ingredients

  • 500 g firm tofu
  • 1 leek
  • 2 star anise
  • 4 cm chunk of ginger
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.75 cup water

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Chop the green and white part of the leek separately.
  • Pat dry your firm tofu.
  • Just make sure to wash your leeks, or they will stay crunchy.
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