Chinese Five-Spice Tofu Skewers with Scallion Dip

Ingredients

• 200 g extra-firm tofu
• 1 tsp five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar(optional)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 2 tbsp scallions
• 1 tsp ginger(optional)
• 1 tbsp water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Press tofu briefly (or pat dry). Cut into 1-inch cubes and pat again to remove moisture.

2. 2

   Toss tofu with cornstarch and five-spice powder.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Pan-sear tofu cubes 6–8 minutes, turning until golden.

4. 4

   Stir soy sauce and rice vinegar into the pan; cook 1 minute to coat. Remove and skewer if desired.

5. 5

   Make dip: mix soy sauce with chopped scallions and grated ginger; loosen with a splash of water if needed.

6. 6

   Serve tofu skewers with scallion dip.