Tofu is not only rich in nutrients but also easy to digest. For children and elderly people with weak digestion, consuming tofu can be a good choice to supplement energy and essential fat for the body. The most classic way to prepare tofu is to fry it, make sauce, or cook soup…
Below is a very unique recipe that is sure to impress anyone who tries it.
[Grilled tofu with leeks]
Ingredients: 1 piece of tofu, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of leek powder, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, scallions, cooking oil
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare a piece of tofu. Rinse it and let it drain.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix two tablespoons of leek powder, one tablespoon of chili powder, one tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds, and finely chopped scallions.
Step 3: Heat the pan, add some oil and quickly pour the mixture into the bowl. Stir well until the powder and chili are well mixed and the fragrance of sesame seeds is released.
Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar to the mixture. Mix well.
Step 5: Brush some cooking oil on the inner surface of the baking tray. Cut the tofu into pieces and place them on the baking tray. Brush a layer of cooking oil on the surface.
Step 6: Pour the sauce evenly over the tofu. Preheat the oven to 200°C. If you don’t have an oven, you can use an air fryer or grill pan.
Step 7: Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes. After 10 minutes, take out the tofu, flip it over, brush it with a layer of sauce, and continue baking.
Step 8: Sprinkle some leek powder and chili powder on the tofu, and finally sprinkle some chopped scallions on top for decoration. The grilled tofu is crispy and fragrant on the outside, and tender on the inside, with a flavor that is no less than that of restaurants.
[Tips]
1. Avoid making the tofu sauce too salty, as both soy sauce and oyster sauce have a salty taste. No need to add salt, but if you like it spicy, you can add a little bit of pepper.
2. If you use an air fryer, it will take about 15 minutes. Pay attention to the color of the dish in the last few minutes.
Deep-frying tofu by immediately adding oil to the pan is wrong, try this method for crispy, unbeatable tofu.
With this simple trick, the fried tofu will turn golden and crispy on the outside while staying tender and not greasy on the inside.