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Drain the tofu and press it between your hands to remove excess liquid. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden and crispy on all sides. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, in a separate, large nonstick saute pan, combine the garlic, ginger, and chiles and toast over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until they are aromatic, stirring constantly so they dont burn. Add the green beans and 3/4 cup water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until the beans are cooked but still crunchy. (Cook them for about 3 minutes if you like your vegetables al dente.) Combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, arrowroot, and 1/4 cup water to make a slurry and whisk with a fork until no lumps remain. Pour the slurry into the saute pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Add the tofu and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce coats the tofu and beans. Stir in the scallions and cilantro. Serve warm.
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Homemade tofu kit — nigari, press mold, cloth, fresh tofu from soybeans
Press excess water from tofu — crispy frying, better marinating
Traditional wooden mold for making tofu from scratch
Tofu technique — pressing, frying, braising, silken applications
Adjustable stand — hold cookbook or tablet at eye level while cooking
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Homemade tofu kit — nigari, press mold, cloth, fresh tofu from soybeans
Press excess water from tofu — crispy frying, better marinating
Traditional wooden mold for making tofu from scratch
Tofu technique — pressing, frying, braising, silken applications
Adjustable stand — hold cookbook or tablet at eye level while cooking