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Lemongrass Tofu

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This lemongrass tofu might be the best way to enjoy tofu. The lemongrass gives off a lemon aroma and citrus flavor that is unique to Vietnamese cooking. Serve it with steamed white rice and enjoy!

A few notes:

  1. Some Asian supermarkets sell pre-minced lemongrass in the frozen aisle which is perfectly fine to use for this recipe. If using this type of lemongrass, allow it to thaw and scoop out about 5 tablespoons.
  2. If avoiding spicy foods, feel free to omit the bird-eye chili pepper. It is very spicy!
  3. Although firm tofu is used in this recipe, extra firm tofu works just as well.
  4. For any leftovers or to store as meal prep, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days

If you made this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram @tifflovestofu or let me know in the comments below. I’d love to see or hear how it turned out for you.

 

Lemongrass Tofu

Prep Time

10 min

cooking time

40 min

Servings

4

total time

50 min

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

1
1 16oz block of firm tofu (drained and pressed for at least 30 minutes)
2
2 tsp mushroom seasoning
3
2 tsp salt
4
1 tsp black pepper
5
1 tbsp soy sauce
6
1.5 tbsp corn starch
7
1 tsp sugar
8
2 tbsp soy sauce
9
6 stalks lemongrass (if using large lemongrass stalks, use 3-4 stalks instead), minced
10
3 garlic cloves, minced
11
3 shallot bulbs, minced
12
1 Bird eye chili pepper, roughly chopped
13
1 green onion, roughly chopped
14
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions

1
Step 1
Start with draining and pressing your tofu with a heavy object for at least 30 minutes. Layer a paper towel or lint-free towel between the tofu and the board to absorb the liquid. To save time, you can begin this process a couple hours in advance.
2
Step 2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Once the tofu is dry with no liquid remaining, slice the tofu into squares or rectangles. There should be about 12 pieces in total. In a large bowl, add the tofu, 1 tsp of mushroom seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1.5 tbsp corn starch. Mix everything well until the tofu is fully coated. Lay the tofu on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake the tofu for 30 minutes.
3
Step 3
Meanwhile, peel 3-4 outer layer of each the lemongrass stalk. The outer layer is quite tough so peeling the outer layers will make it easy to chop. Roughly chop the white ends of the lemongrass (about 3 inches) and discard the green ends or save it to make lemongrass tea. Peel and chop the garlic and shallot bulbs. Finally, chop the bird eye chili pepper and green onion and set aside. Add the lemongrass, garlic, and shallot to a food processor and pulse until minced. Alternatively, mince the aromatics by hand.
4
Step 4
On medium heat, add the vegetable oil to a skillet. After a minute, add the lemongrass mixture and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, bird eye chili pepper, and continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes. When the tofu is cooked, add the tofu to the skillet and toss to combine. Garnish with green onions and enjoy! 🙂
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Tiff Loves Tofu is a blog all about simple and delicious plant-based recipes, largely influenced by my culture and life experiences. I hope to show people that cooking wholesome, vibrant plant-based meals is not only easy but it is loads of fun. So, let’s get cooking!

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