Tofu ribs

  • Serves: 10
  • Prep time: 15 MIN
  • Cooking time: 45 MIN
  • Type of food: Lunch

Ingredients

  • 1000 g Lunter Tofu Marinated Teriyaki
  • 75 g cornstarch
  • 40 ml olive oil
  • 300 ml water
  • 100 ml tomato paste
  • 90 g soft brown sugar
  • 70 ml malt vinegar
  • 15 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 30 ml agave syrup
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked sea salt
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 220° C degrees.

2

Coat the tofu in the cornstarch and place each piece of tofu onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

3

Brush each tofu rib with the olive oil. Making sure there are no dry spots of cornstarch left.

4

Bake for 15 minutes, flip and bake for about 15 more minutes or until crispy on the outside and firm inside.

5

Into the pot, place the malt vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sugar, agave syrup and all the spices in a saucepan.

6

Stir well and cook for 2 minutes when the mixture starts to bubble.

7

Add the tomato paste, water and smoked sea salt, lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

8

Dissolve the corn starch in 1 tablespoon of water, then add it to the sauce.

9

Blend the BBQ sauce until smooth. Return it on the stove and reduce for 3-5 extra minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.

10

Place the warm tofu in the BBQ sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

11

Serve the tofu ribs glazed with the sauce.