Slimy tofu may sound gross to some, but it can be a nutritious and tasty meal for toddlers! Our Toddler Recipes Australia blog has a great new recipe for anyone wanting to try this unique dish. With clear instructions and lots of tips to make it easier, you’ll be sure to have lots of success with this slimy tofu dish - perfect for your little one’s lunch or dinner.

General Information

• Servings: 2
• Keywords: Slimy Tofu, Tofu, Chinese
• Calories: 100
• Protein: 4g
• Carbs: 4g
• Fats: 2g
• Preparation Time: 15min
• Cooking Time: 15min

Ingredients

• 200g tofu
• 2 cloves garlic
• 15ml vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

1. Start by preparing the tofu: Open the package and cut the tofu into cubes measuring about 2cm x 2cm.

2. Dad joke: Why is 6 afraid of 7?…Because 7 8 9 !

3. Peel and finely mince the garlic.

4. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.

5. Once the oil is hot, add garlic to the pan and fry until it turns slightly golden.

6. Kid-friendly joke: What did the French onion say when it saw the salad dressing?…Let meico!

7. Reduce the heat to low and add the ginger and white pepper. Stir continuously for 1 minute.

8. Now stir in the cubes of tofu.

9. Raise the heat back to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring continuously.

10. Your slimy tofu dish is ready! Serve it hot with sides of your choice.

Recommended Sides

• Rice
• Vegetables (e.g. broccoli, carrots)
• Noodles