diff --git a/content/sesame-crusted-tofu.md b/content/sesame-crusted-tofu.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dbf8f2a --- /dev/null +++ b/content/sesame-crusted-tofu.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +--- +title: "Sesame Crusted Tofu" +date: 2025-03-11T07:27:38+01:00 +draft: false +serves: 4 +total_time_to_make: 50 +time_to_prepare: 40 +time_to_cook: 10 +tags: +- vegan +meal-types: +- lunch +- dinner +--- + +{{% ingredients %}} +##### Marinated Tofu +- 500g firm tofu, pressed +- 2 garlic cloves, crushed +- 57g sodium-reduced soy sauce +- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger +- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil + +##### Sesame Crust +- 1/2 cup cornstarch +- 1/4 tsp salt +- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper +- 1/3 cup unsweetened soy milk (or other plant based alternative) +- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs +- 1/4 cup toasted black sesame seeds +- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying + +##### Sweet & Sticky Sauce +- 1/2 lime, juiced +- 60g cold water +- 57g sodium-reduced soy sauce +- 1 Tbsp brown sugar +- 1 tsp cornstarch +- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger +- 2 garlic cloves, crushed +- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil +- 1 tsp chili oil (optional) + +##### Rice +- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice +{{% /ingredients %}} + +{{% instructions %}} +- Cut the tofu into 1 inch (2 cm) slices. +- Combine the remaining marinated tofu ingredients in a shallow bowl. Add the tofu slices and marinate for at least 30 minutes, flipping occasionally. +- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package directions. +- Get the coating station ready. On one plate, combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper. On a second plate, add the milk. On a third plate, combine the panko and sesame seeds. Set aside. +- Add all the sauce ingredients to a saucepan. Whisk until the cornstarch is well dissolved, then bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes to thicken, stirring often. Set aside. +- Once the tofu is marinated, coat the tofu slices first in the cornstarch mixture. +- Then, dip briefly in the milk. +- Finally, coat in the panko and sesame mix. +- Heat up the oil in a large pan on medium-high. When hot, add the tofu slices. +- Fry until crisp and golden on each side. Transer to a wire rack to cool. +- To assemble, place the rice, add the crusted tofu on top, drizzle the sauce over the tofu and garnish with any desired veggies. +{{% /instructions %}} diff --git a/content/spritz-cookies.md b/content/spritz-cookies.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1ee19d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/spritz-cookies.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +--- +title: "Spritz Cookies" +date: 2025-03-11T07:19:36+01:00 +draft: false +serves: 40 +total_time_to_make: 150 +time_to_prepare: 120 +time_to_cook: 12 +tags: +- dessert +- cookie +meal-types: +--- + +{{% ingredients %}} +- 300g all-purpose flour +- 165g sugar +- 3g salt +- 1g baking powder +- 65g egg (+ water if necessary to meet the weight) +- 250g butter +- 5g vanilla +{{% /ingredients %}} + +{{% instructions %}} +- If the butter is stored in the fridge, take it out and allow it to come to room temperature (at least 2 hours). +- Pre-heat the oven to 190C/375F. +- Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a bowl. +- With a pastry blender, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is full of very fine lumps. +- Add the egg and vanilla and beat the mixture very well. +- Fill a cookie press with the cookie dough and press the cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet. +- Bake for 10-12 minutes. +{{% /instructions %}}