Crispy, Sticky Tofu with Pak Choi Wok Tossed Rice | BOSH!

Updated at: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:23:16 GMT

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Press the tofu using a tofu press or place it between two clean tea towels, lay it on a plate and put a weight on top

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Leave for at least 30 minutes to drain off any liquid and firm up

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Cut the tofu into 1cm thick batons

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Roll the tofu in the cornflour, until well coated

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Spray the lined baking tray with 4 sprays of cooking oil spray

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Space out the coated tofu pieces on the baking tray

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Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray

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Bake in the oven for 15 minutes

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Take the tray out, turn the pieces over, spray with a little more cooking spray, then bake for a further 15 minutes

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Peel the ginger by scraping off the skin with a spoon, then grate it

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Peel and grate the garlic

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Rip the stem from the chilli, cut it in half lengthways and remove the seeds, then thinly slice

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Mix the water and cornflour in a glass to form a slurry

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Warm the sesame oil in the medium frying pan over a medium heat

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Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for 1 minute, stirring

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Add the rice wine vinegar, maple syrup and soy sauce and simmer gently, stirring, for 1 minute

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Add the cornflour slurry, stir it into the sauce, turn the heat down and simmer, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until slightly thickened

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Remove the pan from the heat

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Cook and stir-fry the rice and pak choi

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Cook the rice following the packet

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Trim and slice the pak choi into 2mm-thick strips

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Peel and grate the garlic

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Heat the oil in the wok over a medium-high heat

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Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute

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Add the pak choi and toss for 2–3 minutes, until slightly softened

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Stir in the cooked rice

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Add the soy sauce and chilli flakes and toss to combine

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Trim and thinly slice the spring onion

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Bring the sauce in the frying pan up to a simmer

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Add the crispy roast tofu and coat evenly

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Plate up the rice, top with the crispy tofu, garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds and serve

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