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Step 1-Slice the tofu into triangles or small cubes. Smaller is better for this recipe, since smaller pieces won't have a tendency to break up when you toss them, and they have a bigger surface-area-to-volume ration (read;they'll be crispier)
Step 2-Toss the tofu with the egg replacer/water mixture until coated. THen toss in conrnstarch until each piece is coated and dry, adding more cornstarch if needed.
Step 3-Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok.
Step 4-While the oil is heating, make the sweet-and-sour sauce. In a small saucepan, mix rice vinegar, water, sugar, tamari, ketchup, molasses, ginger powder, and salt and whisk over medium heat until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Add the cornstarch/water mixture and whisk until the sauce thickens. If you leave the sauce unattended now, it will thicken and burn so keep an eye on it. When thick, turn off the heat and set aside.
Step 5 Place the tofu in the hot oil, being careful not to burn yourself. You don't want the tofu to be crowded or the pieces will stick to each other, so fry it in batches if needed. Fry for 3-5 minutes until golden on the bottom, then gently turn and brown the other side. Right before you're going to take the tofu out, add the almonds. Let them fry in the oil for 30 seconds--no longer. They should barely change color to a light golden brown.
Step 6-Drain the oil from the tofu and almonds (being very careful) and place in a large bowl.
Step 7-Pour the sauce on top and gently toss to completely coat. The sauce should be thick and sticky;it shouldn't pool at the bottom of the bowl.
Step 8-Serve immediately with fresh steamed broccoli, adding sesame seeds to the top, if using. Alternatively, add the broccoli in with the tofu before tossing with the sweet-and-sour sauce.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (228g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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Calories: 537 | ||
Calories from Fat: 359 (67%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 39.8g | 53 % | |
Saturated Fat 5.7g | 28 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 20.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 11.8g | ||
Cholesterol 1.1mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 1231mg | 42 % | |
Potassium 493.5mg | 13 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 38.5g | 11 % | |
Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 16 % | |
Sugars, other 34.4g | ||
Protein 9g | 13 % | |
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Calories per serving: 537
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