Atsuage (Thick Fried Tofu) Yu Lin Chi
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This is a quick and healthy take on Yu Lin Chi, using Atsuage instead of chicken. Crispy pan-seared tofu is drizzled with a savory, sweet-and-sour sauce loaded with green onions, ginger, and garlic, making it the perfect side dish or snack.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Finely mince the green onion, ginger, and garlic. → Combine with seasonings to create the special sauce. → Cut the Atsuage, place in a plastic bag, and coat with potato starch. → Heat sesame oil in a pan and sear the Atsuage until both sides are golden and crispy. → Arrange on a plate, drizzle generously with the special sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Finely mince the green onion, ginger, and garlic. → Combine with seasonings to create the special sauce. → Cut the Atsuage, place in a plastic bag, and coat with potato starch. → Heat sesame oil in a pan and sear the Atsuage until both sides are golden and crispy. → Arrange on a plate, drizzle generously with the special sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Introduction
This is a quick and healthy take on Yu Lin Chi, using Atsuage instead of chicken. Crispy pan-seared tofu is drizzled with a savory, sweet-and-sour sauce loaded with green onions, ginger, and garlic, making it the perfect side dish or snack.
Step 1
Finely mince the green onion. Making small diagonal cuts into the onion before chopping makes it easy to mince. Place in a bowl once cut.
Step 2
Peel the ginger, mince finely, and add it to the bowl with the green onion.
Step 3
Cut the garlic in half vertically, remove the sprout, mince, and add to the same bowl.
Step 4
Add soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil (1/2 tbsp) to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves to make the sauce.
Step 5
Gently wipe excess surface oil from the Atsuage with a paper towel. Cut into bite-sized pieces about 1cm wide (divide 1 block into 6 pieces).
Ingredients List
Important Notes
💡 You can substitute with tube-style ginger and garlic (about 1/2 tsp each), but using fresh ingredients is highly recommended for a superior aroma and texture.
⚠️ Patting the excess oil off the surface of the Atsuage with a paper towel helps the potato starch adhere evenly and ensures the sauce sticks better.
🔥 If you prefer a bit of heat, add a splash of chili oil or sliced red chili peppers to the sauce for a spicy kick.
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