Tofu in chili-garlic sauce and green beans in an air fryer
Votes: 2
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 277, total fat 15 G., saturated fats 3 G., proteins 21 G., carbohydrates 18 G., fiber 6 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 858 mg, sugar 7 G.
Calories 277, total fat 15 G., saturated fats 3 G., proteins 21 G., carbohydrates 18 G., fiber 6 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 858 mg, sugar 7 G.
Air fryers aren't just for fries, and this recipe perfectly demonstrates their versatility. This tofu and green bean dish is similar to a stir-fry but uses very little oil. It cooks in about 30 minutes, and since all the splatter is captured inside the air fryer, cleanup is quick. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfectly absorbing the warming chili sauce. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- Two 400g packages of extra-firm tofu
- 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 450 g green beans, ends removed
- 1/3 cup lightly salted soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. l. rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp. l. brown sugar
- 1–2 tsp chili garlic paste or sambal oelek (add to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Special equipment: 6-liter air fryer
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Drain the tofu, wrap each block in several layers of paper towel, and place it on a large plate. Place a heavy skillet (cast iron works well) on top to squeeze out any excess liquid. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice each tofu block into six 1-cm-thick slices. Drain any excess liquid from a large plate, pat dry, and return the tofu to the plate. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a small bowl and, using a pastry brush, brush both sides of the slices with oil. Sprinkle both sides with 1 teaspoon of salt and a few turns of black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
- Place the tofu slices in an even layer in the air fryer basket and cook, turning once halfway through, until lightly golden and crispy, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Preheat the air fryer again to 200°C.
- In a large bowl, toss the green beans with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a small amount of black pepper. Cook, stirring once, until tender and bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- While the beans are roasting, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, chili garlic paste, cornstarch, garlic, and 3 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan and stir until the cornstarch dissolves. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy, 5–7 minutes.
- Transfer the beans to a large serving platter and top with tofu slices. Drizzle the sauce over the tofu and beans and sprinkle with green onions.
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