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Thai Crispy Tofu with Tamarind Glaze πŸŒΆοΈπŸ›

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Description

Crispy tofu tossed in a glossy tamarind glaze is a vibrant Thai plant based dish that balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Golden fried tofu cubes absorb the rich sauce while remaining crisp on the outside and tender inside. 🌿
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Crispy tofu and bold tamarind glaze create a fast Thai dish that delivers deep flavor without meat. 🍲

Ingredients

Servings: 4
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  • Tofu
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  • 🧊 450 g firm tofu, cubed (16 oz)
  • 🌾 40 g cornstarch (3 tbsp / 1.4 oz)
  • πŸ«’ 500 ml vegetable oil for frying (2 cups / 17 fl oz)
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  • Sauce
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  • πŸ₯£ 30 ml tamarind paste (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
  • 🍬 25 g palm sugar (2 tbsp / 0.9 oz)
  • πŸ₯’ 20 ml soy sauce (1Β½ tbsp / 0.7 fl oz)
  • πŸ§„ 10 g garlic, minced (3 cloves / 0.35 oz)
  • 🌢️ 6 g red chili, finely sliced (1 chili / 0.2 oz)
  • πŸ’§ 60 ml water (ΒΌ cup / 2 fl oz)
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  • Garnish
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  • πŸ§… 40 g scallions, sliced (β…“ cup / 1.4 oz)
  • πŸ₯œ 30 g roasted peanuts, crushed (ΒΌ cup / 1 oz)
  • 🌿 10 g cilantro leaves (2 tbsp / 0.35 oz)

Preparation

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Total Time

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 min
πŸ”₯ Cook/Bake: 12 min
πŸ›‹ Rest: 3 min
⏰ Total: 30 min

Nutritional Value

πŸ”₯ Calories: ~310 kcal
πŸ’ͺ Protein: ~17 g
🌾 Carbohydrates: ~18 g
🧈 Fat: ~18 g
πŸ₯— Fiber: ~3 g
πŸ”₯ 310 kcal πŸ’ͺ 17 g protein 🍞 18 g carbs 🧈 18 g fat 🌾 3 g fiber
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Advice

Press the tofu for 10 minutes before frying to remove moisture and ensure maximum crispiness. 🍳
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Why it works πŸ’‘
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Tamarind brings bright acidity while palm sugar balances the sauce, creating the classic Thai sweet sour depth. 🍲
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Twist 🌢️
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Add 80 g pineapple chunks (½ cup / 2.8 oz) during the final toss for a sweet tropical contrast. 🍍

Status

Golden crispy tofu coated in tangy tamarind glaze delivers bold Thai flavor in a fully plant based dish. πŸŒΆοΈπŸ›
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