Crispy Tofu Bites

RECIPE CRISPY TOFU BITES Ultra-crisp on the outside and flavorful and juicy on the inside. Ultra-crisp on the outside and flavorful and juicy on the inside.

INGREDIENTS - 453 grams medium-firm tofu - 1/8 teaspoon salt - 6 grams ginger - 6 grams garlic (grated) - 1/4 cup mirin - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds - Scallion greens (chopped) FULL RECIPE >>

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02 Cut the tofu into cubes and salt on a few layers of paper towels. CUBE & SALT FULL RECIPE >>

03 Grate the ginger and squeeze pulp to extract ginger juice. Add the garlic, mirin, soy sauce and black pepper. GRATE AND JUICE GINGER FULL RECIPE >>

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07 Add the fried tofu straight to the sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss to coat. TOSS WITH SAUCE FULL RECIPE >>

08 Plate the crispy tofu and garnish with additional sesame seeds and scallions. PLATE AND GARNISH FULL RECIPE >>

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