Vegan Chinese Lemon Chicken Recipe
Today you'll learn how to cook Vegan Chinese Lemon Chicken with this awesome recipe
Equipment
- 1 Wok
Ingredients
- 250 Grams Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 Cup Cornflour
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest Cut into thin matchsticks
- 1/2 Onion Sliced into strips
- 2 Tablespoons White Sugar
- 1 Thumb of Ginger finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Agave or other honey replacement
- 1 Tablespoon Custard Powder
- 1 Tablespoon White Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon MSG
- 1 Teaspoon sesame seeds for garnishing.
Instructions
Perparing the tofu
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain it
- press it down for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid
- Slice into equal parts and pat down with kitchen tissue
- In a large bowl mix in the cup of cornstarch and custard powder
- coat the tofu in the cornstarch and custard powder mix
- In a heated wok, add in the oil and fry the coated tofu until golden and crispy!
- Set aside
The Sauce
- Prepare the lemon zest by using a peeler and chop the slices into matchsticks
- To a clean wok, add in oil and the onions and stir fry
- Once the onions are blistered, add in the liquids
- Mix well and add in the sugar, ginger and optional MSG
- Stir until you have a thick sauce
- Add in the previously fried tofu and coat it in the sauce
- Add in the lemon zest matchsticks 30 seconds before plating it up
- Serve with rice and garnish with a sprinkle of the lemon zest and some sesame
Video
Notes
Hello and Welcome To Uncle Lou's Kitchen today we'll be showing you how to make vegan Chinese lemon Chicken like in your favourite Chinese Restaurant or takeaway.
Chinese lemon chicken is a popular dish that can be difficult for vegans to enjoy. However, with a few simple substitutions, this dish can easily be adapted to a plant-based version that is just as tasty as the original.
To make vegan lemon chicken, tofu is often used as a substitute for chicken. The tofu is first coated in a batter made from cornstarch, then deep fried until crispy. The lemon sauce is made from lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch, which is combined with the crispy tofu to create a tangy and delicious dish. Not only is this vegan version of lemon chicken just as delicious as the original, but it is also much healthier.
By using tofu instead of chicken, you are reducing your intake of saturated fats and cholesterol, while increasing your consumption of protein and other essential nutrients. Additionally, by using a plant-based lemon sauce, you can avoid the use of animal products and other unhealthy ingredients found in traditional lemon chicken recipes.
If you're looking for a vegan-friendly version of this classic dish, give vegan Chinese lemon chicken a try! Your taste buds won't know the difference! Remember, if you like VEGAN and VEGETARIAN food, please like and subscribe!