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Tofu Manchurian

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 Servings

Tofu Manchurian
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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 11 min

Cook Time: 14 min

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 450 g firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 spring onion, finely diced
  • 5 garlic clove, peeled diced
  • 1 tbsp resh ginger, minced
  • 1 Red pepper, cut into chunks 1 inch
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chilli sauce
  • 65 ml water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • Sesame seeds, as needed
  • Salt, as needed
  • Cauliflower rice, as needed

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the tofu cubes in an ovenproof dish.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil, part of the soy sauce, ginger garlic paste on top and toss to coat, allow the tofu to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Select Grill and set the temperature to 200°C / 390°F and time for 10 Minutes and press Start.
  4. When the display indicates Add Food, place the marinated Tofu into the frying chamber. Shake the ovenproof dish when prompted to Turn Food, so that they are evenly cooked.
  5. Once the grill cycle is done, remove the crispy tofu and set it aside.
  6. Heat the sesame oil in a wok, add the spring onions, ginger and garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add the onion and red pepper, and toss over a high heat for another minute.
  8. Add the black pepper, tomato ketchup, remaining soy sauce, chilli sauce, and water and mix together, reduce the heat and cook for 2 minutes then add the crispy tofu and stir to coat well.
  9. Garnish with sesame seeds and season with salt if needed.
  10. Serve with cauliflower rice.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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