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Yassa-Style Lemon Onion Tofu

Caramelised onion and lemon tofu — yassa-inspired without poultry. Makes 2 servings.

40 min · Serves 2 · Vegan · ≈294 kcal per serving · ≈17 g protein

Yassa-Style Lemon Onion Tofu

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Ingredients

  • 350g plain tofu
  • 400g onion
  • 35g lemon juice
  • 6g garlic
  • 10g fresh ginger
  • 3g fresh red chilli
  • 20g vegetable oil
  • 3g salt

Method

  1. Press tofu; brown cubes in oil 8 minutes; set aside.
  2. Cook sliced onion slowly in the same pan 15 minutes until deep gold. Add garlic, ginger, chilli and lemon juice.
  3. Return tofu; simmer 4 minutes until onions coat tofu and lemon sharpness mellows.

Contains: soy.

This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested by our team. Nutrition values are estimates. Always check ingredients for allergies.

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