Crispy Marinated Tofu

Ingredients

• • 1 block extra-firm or firm tofu ((14 oz / 400 g block))
• • 3 to 4 spring onions, coarsely sliced to fill the marinade (*Footnote 1), reserve green parts for garnish ((Optional))
• • Vegetable oil for pan frying
• • 1/3 cup soy sauce
• • 1/4 cup shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• • 2 tablespoons sugar
• • 3 tablespoons chilli paste ((or hot sauce you like) (*Footnote 2))
• • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• • 4 cloves garlic (, grated)
• • 1 " ginger (, grated)
• • 1/2 cup cornflour
• • 1/2 teaspoon salt (Skip the salt if using doubanjiang in the marinade)
• • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Preparation Steps