24min 4 ppl
Marmite Tofu
22 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
22 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
348 kcalper person
Protein 14g
Carbs 28g
Fats 20g
About this dish
Crisp-fried tofu tossed in a sticky, savoury-sweet Marmite glaze that turns a divisive spread into an addictive plant-based crowd-pleaser.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya, Sesame
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic clovesminced3 cloves
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofupressed and cut into bite-sized pieces600 g
Dried Goods
- Cornflour80 g
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Water2 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Sesame seedsto garnish1 tsp
- Fine sea salt0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying, plus 1 tbsp for the sauce500 ml
- Marmite2 tbsp
- Maple syrup2 tbsp
Utensils
- Wok
Method
1
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into bite-sized pieces and season with the salt.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Toss the tofu pieces in the cornflour to coat evenly.
Approx. 4 minutes
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok to 180°C and deep-fry the tofu in batches for 5 minutes until golden and crisp, then drain.
Approx. 6 minutes
4
Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the wok, and fry the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Approx. 1 minute
5
Stir in the Marmite, maple syrup, sugar and water and simmer for 2 minutes until it forms a thick, glossy glaze.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Toss the fried tofu through the glaze until every piece is coated, then scatter with sesame seeds to serve.
Approx. 3 minutes
