Vegetarian Peking 'Duck'

Vegetarian Peking 'Duck' is a delightful plant-based twist on the classic Chinese dish, featuring marinated tofu that mimics the flavor and texture of duck, served with crispy pancakes and flavorful hoisin sauce. This imaginative dish brings a unique seafood-inspired taste to the vegetarian table, perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Hoisin sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Spring onions - 2, sliced
• Peking pancakes or Chinese pancakes - 4

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into thin, duck-like slices.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, five-spice powder, and sesame oil to create a marinade.
3. Marinate the tofu slices in the sauce for at least 10 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even coverage.
4. Coat the marinated tofu slices lightly with cornstarch for a crispy texture.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the tofu slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
6. Warm the Peking pancakes in a steamer or microwave until soft.
7. To serve, place the crispy tofu on a pancake, add some julienned cucumber and spring onions, drizzle with extra hoisin sauce, and wrap it up to enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tofu, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in antioxidants from cucumber and spring onions, promoting overall health.

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