Char Siu Tofu
Equipment
- Microplane or garlic press.
- Baking sheet.
Ingredients
- 1 pkt Tofu (firm) rinsed, patted dry and cut into square bite size pieces
- 2 large garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 tbsp cooking oil neutral flavored
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce dark
- 1 tbsp sugar brown
- 1 tbsp honey or brown rice syrup
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2-1 tsp five spices
- 1/2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted, reserve 1/4 tsp for garnish
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp green onion tops small dice and slice on a bias or 45 angle for garnish
Instructions
- Set green onion tops aside.
- Place all other ingredients in bowl. Whisk until everything is fully incorporated.
- Marinade tofu for 30 minutes or for 4 hours in your refrigerator.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 475°F or 250°C. Make sure the oven rack is at the top of the oven.
- Place tofu on a greased baking tray with space in between. Reserve any left over marinade for basting.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then turn each piece and baste with left over marinade.
- Bake for another 10 minutes and turn each piece of tofu again. Baste with remaining marinade and cooking for 5-10 minutes or until caramelized and bubbly.
Garnish And Serve
- Transfer to a warmed serving plate. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of sesame seeds and green onion tops. Serve with rice or noodles and steamed vegetables.
Notes
Add chili to spice it up.