Of which 0.7 g sugars and 1.9 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Plant protein (tofu) · Calcium (tofu)
Allergens gluten, soy, sesame
Crispy sesame ginger tofu
Golden cubes, crisp outside and tender inside, with no deep-frying.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10½ oz) extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (15 g / ½ oz)
- 2 tsp sesame oil (10 g)
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated (4 g)
- 15 g (½ oz) cornstarch
- 5 g sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- chopped chives — optional, to serve
Method
- Wrap the tofu in paper towels and put a weight on top for 15 minutes to press out the excess water.
- Cut into 2 cm (¾ in) cubes and marinate in the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
The full method (6 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Air Fryer”. The English edition is coming soon.
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