Oat tofu, doubanjiang and rose

  • 8
  • 60 minutes plus overnight setting time in the freezer and 45 minutes for defrosting
5.00

This fragrant and delicate dish is a lesson in simplicity. Clean-tasting tofu is paired with a beautifully balanced salty sweet sauce with a gentle hint of rose. Making your own tofu is surprisingly easy - you'll just need a high-powered blender and patience to get it to the right consistency.  Leftover tofu can be stored in the fridge in a larger container and enjoyed in any of your favourite tofu dishes.

First published in 2025

Ingredients

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For the oat tofu

For the tofu sauce

For the garnish

Equipment

  • Thermomix
  • 1.2 inch round moulds

Method

1

Blend all the ingredients for the tofu in a Thermomix at 3.5 speed and take to 100°C. As soon as the mix reaches 100°C, remove the cap from the Thermomix and reduce the temperature to 70°C. Once the mix has reached 70°C and is homogeneous pour into eight 1.2 inch round moulds and set aside in the freezer to set overnight. Set the remaining tofu in bigger containers, and use in other dishes

2

For the tofu sauce, mix all the ingredients in a spice grinder or small blender until homogenous

3

To plate, pop a portion of tofu onto a plate and set aside for 45 minutes to defrost. It will leach some water once it is defrosted, so use a plate that’s easy to clean up

4

Once you’ve mopped up the water, surround the tofu with the tofu sauce, spoon over one teaspoon of sesame oil and the sesame seeds. Dress with the herbs and flowers

First published in 2025

From a South London supper club to one of Scotland’s most unique restaurants, Tom Tsappis’ journey as a chef has been short, vibrant and accomplished. Alongside his wife Matilda – who he credits with being his biggest influence – he’s created Killiecrankie House, a singular restaurant in Scotland quietly becoming one of the country's most important destinations. And the story is just beginning.

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