Yassa of Tofu and Onions


Servings: 4
Prep time: 30
Cooking time: 25
INGREDIENTS
  • - 500 g of tofu
  • - 3 onions
  • - 2 lemons
  • - 100 ml of white wine vinegar
  • - Wheat flour type 00
  • - Peppercorns
  • - Peanut oil
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Squeeze the lemon and pour the juice into a bowl, preferably of ceramic; add the vinegar, peppercorns and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Dip the sliced onions and the for the lenght sliced tofu into the marinade. Let marinate for 6 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Carefully drain tofu from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. Drain the onions well.
  4. Move the slices of tofu in flour, remove excess flour and brown them for 10 minutes over medium heat in a pan with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Lift the tofu and, in the same pan, pour the marinated onions, let them cook for 5 minutes, add the tofu and golden sprayed everything with the marinade. Continue cooking, in a covered pot for 10 minutes over low heat.
  5. Serve with yassa rice l prepared this way: heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a pan, then add the equivalent of 4 coffee cups of rice and toast for a few minutes. Pour 8 coffee cups of hot water and boil for 15-20 minutes (times may vary depending on the type of rice). Remove from the heat and, after a few minutes of rest, birng the rice on the table in a separate bowl.