THE GENERALS FIRE-COTTAGE

(Our Play on General Tso's Tofu)

THE GENERALS FIRE-COTTAGE

Ingredients: 400g Extra-firm Tofu (cubed), 3 tbsp Cornflour, 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Vinegar, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 small red onion (diced), 1 tbsp Ginger paste...

Ingredients

  • 400g Extra-firm Tofu (cubed)
  • 3 tbsp Cornflour
  • 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger paste

Cooking Method

  1. The Coat Toss tofu in cornflour; fry in oil until the cubes are rock-hard and golden.
  2. The Architect Sauté onions and ginger in 1 tbsp oil until golden and sweet.
  3. The Bloom Add the fire silk ingredients and a 30ml splash of water; boil until it reduces to a thick red lacquer.
  4. The Marriage Toss the crispy tofu in the sauce until sticky and glowing.
  5. The Finish Top with toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander.

Cuisine: Asian

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