Tofu Fries by @fitgreenmind

30 min
Easy

2 servings

⬜

400 g

Firm Tofu

🌽

16 g

Cornstarch

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🫒

20 ml

Oil

🧄

15 g

Garlic

🫚

15 g

Ginger

🛢️

Oil

🥢

60 ml

Soy Sauce

🍋

30 ml

Lime

🍯

30 ml

Agave Syrup

🍅

15 ml

Ketchup

💧

30 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Preheat the oven to 190°C (380°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍪baking sheet
    📄parchment paper

  2. Step 2/9

    Pat the 400 g firm tofu dry, then cut it into fry-shaped sticks or tear it into bite-size chunks.

    firm tofu
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/9

    Toss the tofu with 2 tbsp cornstarch, salt, and 2 tsp cooking oil until evenly coated.

    firm tofu
    cornstarch
    salt
    cooking oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/9

    Spread the coated tofu in a single layer on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp.

    firm tofu
    🍪baking sheet

  5. Step 5/9

    Finely chop the 5 garlic cloves and thumb-size piece of fresh ginger.

    garlic
    fresh ginger
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/9

    Heat the remaining cooking oil in a frying pan, then fry the garlic and ginger briefly until fragrant.

    cooking oil
    garlic
    fresh ginger
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/9

    Add 4 tbsp soy sauce, lime juice, 2 tbsp agave syrup, ketchup, and water to the pan.

    soy sauce
    lime juice
    agave syrup
    ketchup
    water
    🍳frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍋citrus juicer

  8. Step 8/9

    Stir the sauce while heating until it thickens slightly, adding a little more water if needed.

    water
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/9

    Add the baked tofu fries to the thickened sauce and toss until every piece is glazed.

    firm tofu
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Plant Protein, Grains, Thickener, Seasoning, Vegetables, Aromatics, Condiments, Sauce, Sweeteners, Liquid

Ingredients

Firm tofu, Cornstarch, Salt, Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Soy sauce, Lime, Agave syrup, Ketchup, Water

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based

Calories

435 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 24g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Dietary Fiber: 4g, Total Sugars: 17g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 280mg, Iron: 5.2mg, Potassium: 470mg, Sodium: 1420mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin K: 8mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, baking sheet, parchment paper, frying pan, spatula, measuring spoons, citrus juicer

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Fusion, Asian-Inspired

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Sticky, Saucy

Flavors

Garlicky, Savory, Sweet, Tangy, Umami, Gingery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat in an oven or frying pan for best texture), freezer : 30 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Texture may become softer after thawing,Freeze sauce and tofu separately when possible)