Chickpea Tofu
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. Below I'll go into more detail. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight. Then rinse and drain in a colander.
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Step 3
Blend the chickpeas with the sesame seeds and water in a blender until smooth and homogeneous.
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Step 4
Strain the liquid through cotton cloth or cheesecloth. Thoroughly squeeze the pulp.
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Step 5
Pour the resulting liquid into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir constantly so nothing sticks to the bottom.
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Step 6
Pour the mixture into a mold greased with vegetable oil. Chill in the refrigerator.
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Step 7
For the sauce, mix apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and red ground pepper, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
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Step 8
For serving, cut the tofu into convenient pieces and drizzle sauce over the top. Sprinkle with herbs and toasted sesame seeds.