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Crispy tofu with lemongrass

QuickUnder $10/4 servesVegetarian Vietnamese
Serves 4Time 15 minsCrispy tofu with lemongrass

Crispy tofu is easier than you think – and tasty!

Fat - total 20g 28%
Fat - saturated 2g 9%
Salt 728mg 32%
Protein 12g 24%
Carbs 37g 12%
Sugar 1g 1%
Energy 1574kJ 18%

% based on an adult’s recommended daily intake

Ingredients

  • ( 500 grams) Silken or soft tofu
  • ( 1 stalk) Lemongrass, raw
  • ( 1 long) Red chilli, raw
  • ( 2 cloves) Raw garlic, peeled
  • ( 4 tbsp) Vegetable oil
  • ( 5 tsp) Reduced-salt soy sauce
  • ( 1 bunch) Fresh coriander
  • ( 1 cup) Brown rice
  • ( 1 tsp) Ground black pepper

Method

    1. Cook rice, following the instructions on the packet.
    2. Drain the tofu and cut into 3cm chunks. Set aside.
    3. Finely dice the garlic.
    4. Combine the finely diced, garlic, lemongrass, chilli, and ground pepper in a bowl. Use half of this mixture to marinate the tofu — coat the tofu in the mixture.
    5. In a pan, add the oil and fry the tofu until it is golden brown on all sides. Then remove the tofu from the pan.

n

  1. To the same pan, add the remaining lemongrass mixture and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  2. To serve, place the crispy tofu onto a bed of rice. Top with the lemongrass mixture and soy sauce.
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