Garlic tofu is a simple, yet lip-smacking dish that comes to your rescue when you don’t have meal planned for the day. Garlic tofu is very easy to prepare and the best part is that don’t have to hop from store to store in search of ingredients required for this recipe.This recipe translates crispy, savory, and garlicky tofu which goes well with a bed of cooked rice. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.
Health Benefits
Regular consumption of tofu helps keep the level of bad cholesterol in check. Tofu has also been associated with weight loss too. Tofu is also a rich source of protein acts as an excellent plant-based substitute for dairy and protein-rich meats as well. Tofu helps prevents gout and anemia, and increases circulation of blood in the body. Another main ingredient in the dish is garlic which helps control common cold, high blood pressure and heart disorders.
Ingredients
extra firm tofu—chopped into small cubes: 500 g
garlic cloves: 7-8
piece of ginger: 2
dry red chilies: 8-10
soy sauce: 2 tsp
sesame oil: 2 tbsp
pepper powder: 1 tsp
salt to taste
Chopped spring onion greens—forgarnishing
white sesame seeds—for garnishing: 1 tbsp
How To Make Garlic Tofu
- Blend together chilies, ginger, sesame seeds, salt, and garlic to a coarse paste.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the paste and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, tofu cubes, and pepper powder.
- Toss the pan and fry for 2 to 3 minutes till the color of the tofu cubes turns slightly golden.
- Transfer tofu to a serving plate, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds and enjoy!
Trivia
- Tofu is a serendipity that took place in China around 2000 years ago.
- It was in the 1960s that tofu forayed into the West.
- The process of Tofu making is similar to that of dairy cheese.