Mumbo Sauce Tofu Bites
Crispy fried tofu cubes tossed in classic D.C. mumbo sauce, a modern vegetarian riff on the city's signature carryout condiment that has appeared at newer D.C. restaurants reinterpreting carryout classics.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 260 kcal
Equipment
- •Tofu press or heavy plate
- •Skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 260 kcal
- fat
- 14
- carbs
- 24
- protein
- 12
- calories
- 260
Instructions
- 1
Press the tofu under a weight for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut it into cubes.
- 2
Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu on all sides until golden and crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, simmer ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce in a small saucepan for 5 minutes until glossy.
- 5
Drain the tofu briefly. Toss the tofu in the warm mumbo sauce (a sweet and tangy sauce).
- 6
Garnish with scallion (green onion) and serve right away.
Chef's tips
Press the tofu firmly for at least 20 minutes before frying. Squeezing out the water helps it crisp instead of steaming in the oil.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days, though the coating softens over time.
Reheating
Reheat in a hot oven or air fryer to re-crisp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Skipping the pressing step, which leaves the tofu too wet to get crisp
- •Tossing the tofu in sauce too early, which makes the crust turn soggy
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