lemongrass tofu

  • 3 stalks lemongrass, white part only, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 x 6cm piece ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 6 Thai lime leaves, sliced
  • 3 long green chillies, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lime rind
  • ¼ cup (60ml) rice malt syrup or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 
  • 2 x 750g blocks firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • kecap manis (sweet Indonesian soy sauce), to serve
  • gai lan (Chinese broccoli), blanched, to serve
  1. Place the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, lime leaf, chilli, lime rind, rice malt syrup and vinegar in a small food processor and process to a paste. Spread the lemongrass paste onto the tofu to coat, place on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate. 
  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the tofu for 2–3 minutes each side or until golden and crisp. Slice and serve with the kecap manis and gai lan. Serves 4

Photography: William Meppem

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