Craving the roadside stall’s sizzling tofu but on a fat-loss journey? Try making your own with this cumin tofu recipe. It’s low in oil and salt, making it a healthy and flavorful source of soy protein.
Ingredients:
- Tofu: 1 block
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Chicken or MSG powder: 1/2 tablespoon
- Black pepper powder: 1/2 tablespoon
- Ground Sichuan pepper: 1/2 tablespoon
- Ground cumin: 2 tablespoons
- Red pepper powder: 1 tablespoon
Instructions:
- Cut the tofu into slices.
- Heat the pan with cold oil, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly to prevent sticking.
- Add the tofu to the pan over medium-high heat, frying until both sides turn golden brown.
- Place the fried tofu into a bowl.
- Turn off the heat and add salt, chicken or MSG powder, black pepper powder, ground Sichuan pepper, ground cumin, and red pepper powder to the pan. Turn on low heat and stir-fry the tofu, ensuring it’s coated evenly in the seasoning.
- Stir-fry until the tofu is well coated, approximately 6 seconds.
- Taste a piece; even with less salt and oil, the flavor is delightful.
Tips:
- Pay attention to the cooking time when frying the tofu to avoid burning.
- If you’re not on a fat-loss journey, you can adjust the amount of oil and seasoning to your liking.
- Customize the recipe by adding green onions, cilantro, or other preferred ingredients in step 6 to enhance the flavor according to your taste.
