Sweet and Sticky Tofu

This month, we’re sharing a series of guides for cooking with plant-based proteins – and first up, it’s tofu! Whether you're a tofu skeptic or looking for fresh ideas, we've got you covered. Here’s how to cook our Sweet and Sticky Tofu!
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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400 gextra firm tofu drained, pressed and chopped into cubes
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1garlic clove finely chopped
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Thumbginger grated
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1 tspoil
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2 tbspsoy sauce or tamari
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2 tbspmaple syrup
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1 tbspsriracha
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1 tbspcorn flour
To serve:
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1 tbspsesame seeds
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1spring onion chopped
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Handfulcoriander chopped
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1/2lime juice of
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1 servingrice
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1 servingbroccoli
Instructions
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Press the tofu to remove excess water (use a tofu press or place it between two plates with heavy cookbooks on top).
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Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, whisking the cornstarch well.
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Once the tofu is firm, chop it into cubes and add it to the marinade. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
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After marinating, heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu, leaving the leftover marinade for later.
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Fry the tofu for 10-15 minutes, until golden and sticky. Once cooked, mix in the remaining marinade for extra stickiness and toss with sesame seeds.
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Serve the tofu on a bed of rice, a side of broccoli and topped with coriander, spring onions, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!