Ingredients
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- 2 blocks of firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- Cooking oil, for grilling
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 3-4 chopped scallions, divided
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 3-4 pieces of fresh garlic, grated
Seasoning for tofu:
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Korean chili flakes
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. turmeric
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu blocks in paper towels and place on a plate. Place a heavy pan on top and press the tofu for about 10-15 minutes.
- After pressing, dice the tofu into desired sized cubes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cornstarch and flour then roll the cubes in this mixture.
- Heat a large cast iron pan with about 1/2-inch of cooking oil.
- Place the cubes in the heated oil and allow to get golden on all sides.
- Transfer the tofu cubes on a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Add the grated ginger, garlic, and half of the chopped scallions into the oil and toss.
- Add the cooked tofu back to the pan with the ginger, garlic, and scallions then toss.
- Remove from the pan dust with the spice mixture.
- Place the sliced sweet onion in the pan and cook until it is translucent. Add that to the tofu and give it one more toss.
- Garnish with the rest of the chopped scallions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
