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Crispy Tofu with soy and ginger

The kind of Japanese plate you make on repeat. soy and ginger, a proper crisp, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 3,512 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook20 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Crispy Tofu with soy and ginger
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the soy and ginger elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the white miso and the rest of the soy and ginger flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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