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Sticky Lemon Tofu

By on September 9, 2023
Sticky Lemon Tofu

By Crystal Andrus Morissette

Ingredients

For the crispy tofu

  • 1 pack (300 g) extra firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soya sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp black pepper
  • 1⁄4 cup (30 g) xanthan gum or cassava flour
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or spray of grapeseed

For the lemon sauce

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or grapeseed
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
  • 1 piece ginger 1 inch/3cm long, finely chopped or grated
  • 1⁄4 cup of vegetable bouillon or broth
  • 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1⁄4 cup (50 g) monk fruit
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum mixed with
  • 2 tsp water
  • 1 tsp of sesame seeds
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint

Directions

  1. Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-size cubes.
  2. Place the cubes in a mixing bowl, drizzle the soy sauce over them, and stir gently.
  3. Then add the xanthan gum with salt and pepper, and stir until the tofu is coated.
  4. In a large frying pan, heat up the oil. When it’s hot add the coated tofu cubes and fry until they are golden brown. Turn them over using tongs or a spatula to get them evenly cooked.
  5. When the tofu is cooked, transfer it to a plate so you can use the pan to make the sauce.
  6. Heat up the oil, then add your minced garlic and ginger and fry for 1 minute.
  7. Then add the vegetable bouillon, soy sauce, lemon juice, zest and monk fruit and stir together.
  8. Finally, add in the cornstarch mixed with some water, and simmer the sauce until it’s thick and sticky. Stir frequently.
  9. Combine the tofu with the sauce and serve with rice, noodles or veggies of your choice. Garnish with sesame seeds and/or a sprig of fresh mint.

 

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Crystal Andrus Morissette, Founder

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From life as a homeless teen to coaching A-List celebrities, from having abs of steel and the Miss Galaxy to weighing over 200 pounds after having babies, Emotional Age and Communication Expert Crystal Andrus Morissette is a worldwide leader in the field of self-discovery and personal transformation. A media darling, she has been featured numerous times on Oprah.com, the New York Post, Fox TV, the Daily Mail, CBS Radio, CTV, CityTV, Global TV, Slice TV, the Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Star. Crystal is the founder of the S.W.A.T. Institute (Simply Woman Accredited Trainer), an empowerment coach certification exclusively for women that she created with fellow female visionaries Louise Hay, Marianne Williamson, Dr Christiane Northrup, Colette Baron-Reid, and Sandra Anne Taylor among others. Established in 2009, the S.W.A.T. Institute is now in over 30 countries.

Crystal is the author of five best-selling books, including her latest release entitled, “Simply…Woman: Stories from 30 magnificent women who have risen against the odds!” She is also certified in nutrition, sports medicine, and yoga.

Crystal’s message of resilience, strength, and inner power has allowed her to grace the stage with speakers such as Dr. Phil, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Naomi Judd, Suze Orman, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Dr. Joan Borysenko, Debbie Ford, Sarah Ferguson—Duchess of York, and many more. Crystal has coached women from all walks of life including A-list celebrities, best-selling authors, scientists, doctors, dentists, and lawyers to stay-at-home moms and struggling teens. Her passion is to get down in the trenches and help people become the (s)heroes of their own lives.

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