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Chinese night-market style cumin tofu
Growing up in China, I lined up for street food daily, drawn to the sizzling smells. These crispy cumin tofu bites bring that memory to your kitchen—golden, crunchy, and bursting with the cumin kick that had me hooked as a kid.
Ingredients
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250 gramsfirm tofu
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cornstarch for coating
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1 tbspgarlic
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1 tbspground cumin
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1 tbsptoasted white sesame seeds
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2 tbsphot oil
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2 tbsplight soy sauce
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1 tbspvegan oyster sauce (optional)
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1.5 tspsugar
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1spring onion sliced (garnish)
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chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Pat the tofu dry and cut into bite-sized cubes.
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Lightly coat each piece in cornstarch.
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In a small bowl, pour 2 tbsp of hot oil over the garlic, cumin, and sesame seeds. Stir in the soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, sugar, and water.
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Fry the tofu in a pan over medium-high heat until golden and crispy on all sides.
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Drain excess oil, then pour the sauce into the pan.
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Toss the tofu until every piece is coated in the fragrant mix.
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Garnish with spring onions and chili flakes. Serve immediately!
Notes
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About the author
Victoria
@tinyleafbyvictoria
Victoria is the creator of Tiny Leaf, a plant-based Asian food business based in Portugal, sharing comforting Asian foods embracing traditions and creativity.
