Spicy Ginger Tofu

Name: Spicy Ginger Tofu
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia
Ingredients: 2 shallots, minced; 1½ tablespoons soy sauce; 1 onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh green Thai chiles; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; ¼ cup grape seed, corn, or other neutral oil; 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; ¼ cup fresh Thai basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, plus more for garnish; 1 garlic clove, minced; One 12-ounce block firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges

By Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Published 2007

About

This dish takes some patience, since you need to brown the tofu first, but the time is well worth it: The tofu develops a nice brown crust around its silky interior.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1½ tablespoons soy sauce
1

Asia
Main course
Spicy
Vegan

Method

Whisk together the ginger, soy sauce, chiles, turmeric, sugar, and salt in a shallow dish until well combined. Add the tofu pieces, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
Heat half the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the onion, shallots, and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softe