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Cumin and Lime Pan-Seared Tofu with Fermented Bean Paste

Name: Cumin and Lime Pan-Seared Tofu with Fermented Bean Paste
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 300g firm tofu; 2 tbsp fermented black bean paste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 scallion, sliced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp lime juice

Introduces a warm, earthy flavor with cumin and a tangy lime finish.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir cumin and lime juice into the sauce mixture before adding the tofu.
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat dry.
Heat oil in a pan and sear tofu until golden on all sides.
In the same pan, mix fermented bean paste, soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger.
Add tofu to the pan and coat evenly, then top with scallions before serving.

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