Description
Nori wrapped tofu is a simple vegan tofu recipe where tofu cubes or slices are coated in a light seasoning, wrapped in nori sheets (the same seaweed used in sushi), and then pan-fried or baked until crispy.
Ingredients
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- 400g fried tofu
- 2 Nori sheets
- Corn starch
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 chili (minced)
- 4 tbsp water
- Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the tofu:
- Cut fried tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Wrap each piece with a strip of nori sheet.
- Lightly coat the tofu pieces with cornstarch so they crisp up when cooked.
Cook the tofu:
- Heat a pan with a little oil.
- Pan-fry the tofu until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce.
- In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, minced chili, and water. Stir well.
- Season with black pepper.
- Stir in the corn starch slurry to thicken the sauce. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until glossy.
Combine & serve:
- Pour the sauce over the crispy tofu pieces.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Extra crispy: Double coat the tofu with corn starch before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Shallow frying
- Cuisine: Mixed