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Fried Tofu in an Italian Lemon Sauce

QimiQ Benefits

  • Acid stable and does not curdle
  • Problem-free reheating possible
  • Creamy indulgent taste with less fat

Minutes

15

Difficulty

easy

Fried Tofu in an Italian Lemon Sauce
Fried Tofu in an Italian Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

For 4 portions

  • For the tofu

  • 600g

    Tofu, fresh

  • Salt

  • Cayenne pepper

  • 1tbsp

    Soy sauce

  • 1tbsp

    Butter

  • 1tbsp

    Olive oil

  • For the sauce

  • 250g

    QimiQ Sauce Base

  • 2

    Shallot(s), finely chopped

  • 10

    Basil leaves, coarsely chopped

  • 1tbsp

    Butter

  • 1tbsp

    Sunflower oil

  • Lemon juice, to taste

  • 500

    Vegetable stock

  • Lemon peel

  • Salt

  • Cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Dice the tofu. Marinate in the salt, chilipepper and soya sauce and allow to draw for 10 minutes. Fry for 5-8 minutes until golden brown in the butter- oil mixture. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  2. For the sauce: fry the shallots and basil until soft in the oil used for the tofu. Douse with the lemon juice and add the vegetable stock.
  3. Add the lemon zest, salt and pepper and continue for approx. 5 minutes over low heat.
  4. Finish the sauce with the QimiQ Sauce Base. Add the fried tofu and season to taste.
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