Marinated Tofu with Sticky Rice and Asparagus

Name: Marinated Tofu with Sticky Rice and Asparagus
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams asparagus spears (about 24); 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 710 milliliters hot cooked sticky rice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 118 milliliters hoisin sauce; 3 Tbsps low-sodium soy sauce; 79 milliliters sake (rice wine); 907 grams packages firm tofu, drained; 3 Tbsps tomato paste; 1 Tbsp roasted peanut or vegetable oil, divided; 2 Tbsps water

Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Marinated Tofu with Sticky Rice and Asparagus could be an amazing recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 450 calories, 23g of protein, and 11g of fat. A mixture of tomato paste, brown sugar, sticky rice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut each block of tofu crosswise into 6 slices. Arrange tofu slices in a single layer in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Arrange tofu slices in a single layer in a shallow dish.

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Tofu

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Frying Pan

Combine hoisin sauce and next 6 ingredients (hoisin sauce through garlic), and stir with a whisk. Reserve 1/2 cup hoisin mixture, and pour remaining hoisin mixture over tofu, turning tofu to coat.

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Hoisin Sauce

Garlic

Tofu

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Whisk

Let stand 30 minutes.

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat in skillet; add half of tofu and marinade. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining tofu.

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Marinade