Crispy Baked Tofu With Pineapple Avocado Corn Salad A1 Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Blot tofu dry. Cut into 3/4-in. cubes. Place on a clean kitchen towel; cover with another towel. Place a cutting board on top; gently place a large cast iron skillet on top. Let stand 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place cornstarch in a separate shallow dish. Add tofu to soy mixture; turn to coat. Add tofu, a few pieces at a time, to the cornstarch; toss to coat. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until cubes are golden brown and crispy, 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Steps:

• Leave the tofu in its packaging and freeze for at least 24 hours and up to 1 week. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow to defrost for one day. Once it has defrosted, remove it from the package and drain, then wrap in it paper towels, hold it over the sink and press with your hands to remove much of the liquid.
• Preheat oven to 350 deg.
• Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes.
• Press or finely mince the garlic, mix together with all other ingredients in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Add the tofu cubes and gently toss to combine with the marinade.
• Bake for 45 minutes, turning the tofu three or four times, until the tofu is browned and most of the marinade is absorbed or evaporated.
• Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to a week in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, add corn, oil, water, cumin, and cayenne or red pepper flakes.
• Over medium heat, cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until the corn is tender.
• Uncover and continue to cook for a few minutes to evaporate the excess moisture.
• Set skillet aside to cool.
• Slice the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
• Peel the avocado and chop into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
• Add in the lime juice and stir.
• Chop the bell pepper into 1/2 inch pieces and add to the bowl.
• Add the red onion and cooked corn; stir to combine.
• Add salt and hot pepper sauce to taste.
• Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top.
• Serve immediately or chill, then serve.