Glazed Tofu Bites with Peanuts and Ginger

Name: Glazed Tofu Bites with Peanuts and Ginger
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 24 cubes; 1/3 cup (40 g) pastry flour or all purpose flour (see note); 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil; 2 tbsp (30 ml) Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc cham); 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup (40 g) peanuts, finely chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame mayonnaise (Wafu-style); 2 tbsp (30 ml) pickled ginger

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Preparation 25 min
Cooking 10 min
Servings 1
Makes 24

Garnishing these bite-sized treats with peanuts isn’t just for show: They make sure the amuse-bouches don’t stick to your serving platter.

Featured in RICARDO Magazine FALL 2017 (p. 89)

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Ingredients

Tofu
- 1 lb (450 g) firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 24 cubes
- 1/3 cup (40 g) pastry flour or all purpose flour (see note)
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Vietnamese dipping sauce (nuoc cham)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Garnish
- 1/4 cup (40 g) peanuts, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame mayonnaise (Wafu-style)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) pickled ginger

Preparation

Tofu
- Place the tofu cubes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the flour and toss to coat. Shake to remove any excess flour. Set aside on a plate.
- In a wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry half of the tofu at a time until light golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a skillet off the heat, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add the tofu and coat with the sauce.
Garnish
- Place the peanuts in a small bowl.
- Insert a toothpick into each cube of tofu. Dip into the peanuts and place on a plate. Dab a bit of mayonnaise onto each tofu cube, top with a piece of ginger and sprinkle with the remaining peanuts.

Note from Ricardo

We prefer using pastry flour in this recipe. It gives a light and crispy coating.

Glazed Tofu Bites with Peanuts and Ginger

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