Pairs well with Vegan Tofu Chashu
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A method to refine and reuse frying oil used for sweets and salty foods like French fries, ensuring the oil remains clean and safe for reuse multiple times without reaching the smoke point.
Difficulty:
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Cooking Time:
30 mins
Prep Time:
5 mins
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Vegan Tofu Chashu
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A vegan alternative to traditional pork chashu, using tofu marinated and baked to achieve a similar mouthfeel and taste, perfect as a topping for ramen.
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Serves 4
medium
Seafood Main
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Ingredients
- firm or extra firm tofu - 1 block
- soy sauce - 4 tablespoons
- mirin - 2 tablespoons
- rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- neutral vegetable oil - 2 teaspoons (plus more for basting)
- garlic, crushed - 3 cloves
- ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon (can use tube ginger)
- smoked shoyu or regular soy sauce - 4 tablespoons
- liquid smoke - 3 milliliters (if using regular soy sauce)
- maple syrup - 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Press the Tofu: Wrap the tofu block in a couple layers of paper towels and weigh it down with a heavy object to press out the extra liquid for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Marinate the Tofu: Slice the pressed tofu into half-inch slices. Lay them in a single layer in a container and pour the marinade over them. Swirl the container to coat all pieces evenly and let rest for an hour.
- Bake the Tofu: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the tofu slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, flip the slices, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Rest the Tofu: Cool down the tofu and place it in an airtight container. Let it rest in the fridge for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the Basting Sauce: Mix the smoked shoyu (or regular soy sauce with liquid smoke), maple syrup, and 2 teaspoons of neutral vegetable oil.
- Broil the Tofu: Lay the tofu slices on a wire broiling rack. Baste with the sauce and broil in the oven until edges get slightly charred, about 3-5 minutes. Flip, baste again, and broil for another 3-5 minutes.
