Hey Cookie Lovers,
I thought that I would add a non-sweet recipe to the blog. Now I make this recipe at least once a week and there's different variations that you can take on it but this is the base one. If you don't like tofu, you can use another protein, chicken is pretty good. As always I recommend checking out the notes at the bottom of the page prior to just making it because there are a lot of little nuances that can make this recipe better.
Main Ingredients
1 Pack of Extra Firm or Super Firm tofu*
1-2 Cups boiling water
2 tablespoons salt
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
2 tbsp oil
1/4 Onion Sliced - I use white but whatever makes your heart happy
1-2 tbsp minced garlic
2 Green Onion stalks or 1/2 a red pepper if you're out*
1 fresh red chili pepper or Serrano pepper
Tofu Seasoning*
Pan Fry Directions - I recommend this
Air Fry Directions
*Notes & Important Info*
First things first, the firmness of the tofu matters. The first time I made this recipe I just bought a random tofu that I think was medium and it was mushy and gross.
If you are going to use chicken or an alternative protien, don't add the salt water. Just season lightly with salt and continue with the process by adding the chicken pieced to the ziplock with cornstarch.
When it comes to the tofu seasoning, make a bunch and throw it in a jar. Taste it as you go because you may want to add/change some of the ratios. If you want it more spicy, add more white pepper. Don't overdo the salt. Your tofu will be sitting in salt water and be a little salty already.
When it comes to frying everything up, use what you have in the fridge. If you have broccoli instead of green onion, use that. If you are out of onion and have red pepper, use that. It doesn’t really matter and I change my veggies all the time for variation.
Air frying sounds more convenient and healthier but you’re adding oil to the recipe regardless and you have to use a pan to fry the veggies so if you want it to taste better, I recommend pan frying it. It also takes a lot longer in my opinion to use the air fryer, that could be because I was watching the tofu brown - kinda like that watched pot never boils thing.
Lastly, there is a great sauce you can use instead of the tofu seasoning. I made it the other day but I’ll be sharing the recipe soon so if you liked this, try that and let me know which is your fav.
Enjoy!
-Ashley B.
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