CARAMELED TOFU Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice wine or dry sherry - TopicsExpress



          

CARAMELED TOFU Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice wine or dry sherry 2 tsp. rice vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce (use a wheat-free version for gluten –free) 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 pound extra-firm tofu, patted thoroughly dry and cut into 2 x 2 x 1/3-inch pieces 1/2 cup thinly slice white onion Optional: 4 to 8 dried small red chiles 5 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced Directions: Whisk together the rice wine, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar until the sugar dissolves Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat Lay the tofu squares in the skillet in a single layer (or as close to a single layer as possible) Fry until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes Flip the tofu and immediately pour in the sauce; add the onion and chiles, if using The sauce will sputter and begin to caramelize. Keep a close eye on it, and move the tofu around a little bit to let the sauce get under it Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened and becomes a fairly thick glaze coating the tofu, about 4 minutes more Serve immediately, topped with the scallions
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:51:59 +0000

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