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Stir-Fried Cumin Tofu
Xinjiang cumin lamb, a classic stir-fry that originated with the Muslims in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China, pairs lamb or sometimes beef with whole cumin seeds and chilies. We swap the meat for protein-rich tofu, marinating it with soy sauce and vinegar before searing it in a hot pan. Chinese black vinegar makes a great addition to the marinade, though easier-to-find balsamic makes a good substitute, as it mimics the sweet-tart, lightly syrupy character of Chinese black vinegar.
4
Servings
30 minutes
plus marinating
Ingredients
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3
tablespoons soy sauce, divided
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2
tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
Directions
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01In a pie plate or shallow bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add the tofu and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour. Pat the tofu dry in the pie plate. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and toss to coat, gently pressing to adhere.
Reviews
February 17, 2025
Wow!
Quick. Easy. Full of flavor. Will absolutely make it again!
March 16, 2024
Great tofu
I wish I had read more carefully and used the black vinegar instead of balsamic, but it was still delicious. The soaking marinade was key.
January 29, 2024
Crispy!
I’ve tried frying tofu in the past, but this is the first time it turned out crispy. The corn starch technique is genius.
November 18, 2023
Great Side
Solid easy protein-y side!
July 15, 2023
Notable tofu
Love this recipe! Made it as written but with Chinese black vinegar.
This was a game changer. You know when you combine things and they form more than the sum of their parts? That exciting moment in cooking we all search for and once we find it we repeat forever?! This is the only way I want to cook Tofu from now on. Excellent with some garlic tossed noddles and another veggie like brocolli or bok choi.
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Wow! Made this and it was delicious and pretty easy.