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Baked tofu

25 min

2 servings

mild

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Baked tofu in Kung Pao sauce is a perfect example of how simple and quick Asian cuisine can be. With House of Asia's Kung Pao Paste, in just 25 minutes you can create a dish that tastes like something from a top Asian restaurant. With just a few ingredients, you can enjoy crispy tofu in an aromatic, sweet-and-spicy sauce, served with delicate jasmine rice.

Vegetables Rice Chinese 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pack House of Asia Kung Pao Pastes
1 teaspoon House of Asia 5 Flavor Spices
1 teaspoon House of Asia white sesame seeds
2 cubes of tofu, cut into larger pieces
3 tablespoons of corn flour
2 teaspoons of oil
¼ cup of water
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped

To serve:

1 tablespoon of coriander
1/2 lime
Cooked jasmine rice

A method of preparing

Preheat the oven to 220°C (top and bottom heat). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Pat the sliced tofu dry with paper towels. Transfer to a bowl and mix with a tablespoon of kung pao paste, a little oil, flour, and five-spice powder. Coat thoroughly.
Spread the tofu on a baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes, until golden.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: sauté the onion and garlic in a pan, add the water and remaining kung pao paste. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce thickens.
Transfer the baked tofu to the pan and coat thoroughly in the sauce. Serve with rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds and cilantro.