Sticky Tofu with Prunes

Preparation
4
minutes
Servings
40
persons
Nutrition
680
calories
Ingredients
500 g tofu 2 tsp + 5 tbsp cornstarch 2 cloves garlic 1 piece fresh ginger (3 cm) 4 tbsp oil 1 tsp chilli flakes 2 tbsp tomato paste 4 tbsp maple syrup 3 tbsp soya sauce 1 tbsp lime juice 200 g basmati rice salt 200 g SUNSWEET prunes 1 bunch spring onions 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds lime wedges for garnishingInstructions
- Place the tofu between paper towels and weigh it down for about 15 minutes. Mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 125 ml of water. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Peel the ginger and grate finely. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, sauté garlic, ginger and ½ teaspoon chilli flakes. Add tomato paste, maple syrup, 1 tablespoon soya sauce and lime juice. Pour in the mixed starch and bring everything to boil while stirring. Simmer for 1 minute and remove from heat.
- Cook the rice in boiling salted water according to the instructions on the package, cut the tofu into cubes, place in a bowl. Add 5 tablespoons of starch, 2 tablespoons of soya sauce and 1 tablespoon of oil and mix well. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in another pan, fry the tofu until golden brown. Add the sauce and mix well. Mix in prunes.
- Clean and wash the spring onions and cut them into rings. Drain the rice, strain and divide into 4 bowls. Put the tofu on top, sprinkle with spring onions, sesame seeds and ½ tea-spoon chilli flakes. Decorate with lime wedges.
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