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Crisp Tofu crusted in Lemongrass

Crisp Tofu crusted in Lemongrass

The story behind the dish

Tofu is not for everyone, but for me it is absolutely amazing. It takes on the tastes of what's going with it, and this recipe really shows just how delicious it can be.

The recipe

Crisp Tofu crusted in Lemongrass

Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Total time
½ hour
Serves
4 - 6
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 450 g silken or firm tofu
  • 1 lemon grass stem, white part only, finely chopped
  • 1 bird’s eye or long chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp finely diced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 coriander sprigs 

Method

  1. Drain the tofu and slice into 5 x 10 cm pieces, then leave on the chopping board or transfer to a tray. In a bowl, add the lemon grass, chilli, garlic, salt, sugar and pepper.
  2. Make a criss-cross on top of the tofu
  3. Mix all the ingredients together, then coat both sides of the tofu with the mixture and push into the criss-cross you have made, leaving a bit for the garnish
  4. Heat a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the oil and pan-fry each side of the tofu for 3 minutes until browned and crisp.
  5. Top with remanding lemongrass mixture
  6. Garnish with coriander and serve with jasmine rice.