Crispy Garlic Tofu Bites
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Serves 4

Even if you are not a tofu fan, these crispy nuggets are hard to keep out of your mouth. The recipe includes tamarind, an herb indigenous to India that has been cultivated for its pungent acidic flavor since prehistoric times. Tamarind can be found as a frozen paste, a liquid concentrate, or fresh in pods.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1/2 cup low-sodium tamari
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced, about 3 teaspoons
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
    • 1/2 cup tamarind paste
    • 1/2 cup ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 1/2 tablespoon molasses
    • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon cold water
    • 1 pound extra firm tofu, pressed
    • 1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
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    Method: 

    Combine tamari, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, tamarind paste, ketchup, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and molasses in a small saucepan. Bring to a rolling simmer. Combine cornstarch and cold water. With sauce simmering slowly, whisk in diluted cornstarch. Simmer sauce for one minute; remove the pan from the heat. When tofu is ready, cut it into 1-inch squares, coat it in marinade and marinate for two hours in the refrigerator.

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll tofu in sunflower seeds until well coated. Place the tofu on a lightly oiled baking pan. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until deep golden brown, turning the pan once during the cooking process.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:390 calories (160 from fat), 17g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 1860mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 26g sugar), 20g protein
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