This will be your new favorite way to eat eggplants! Tender, silky, and juicy eggplant glazed in a savory, umami, and subtly sweet dressing, and finally invigorated by a splash of aromatic sizzling chili oil - it's a flavor party on a plate! And it's super easy and quick to make. Eggplants are so underappreciated. They have such a magical texture - fluffy white, tender, moist, and "meaty", and it soaks up flavor literally like a sponge. Their vibrant purple skin is packed with antioxidants that can prevent our bodies from cellular damage, reduce the chances of many diseases, and keep us young. They also contain good amounts of potassium, manganese, folate, and Vitamin K, all of which a lot of us are probably taking supplements for! If you think you hate eggplants, well, not for nothing but my eggplant recipes like Miso Eggplant, Gochujang Eggplant, and Doubanjiang Eggplant have converted many, many eggplant haters and I believe this recipe would do the same and provi
Calling all tofu lovers and tofu doubters alike - you need to try these salt and pepper air-fried tofu! These are a golden crispy sensation, crispy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside, and packed full of flavors from the salt n pepper seasoning and colorful veggies. Plus I made the batter and tofu coating gluten-free as well! Is there a more prevalent and crowd-pleasing flavor combo than salt and pepper? Somehow this duo has won the hearts and palates of so many people across countries and cultures. This salt and pepper tofu is a classic Chinese dish that's naturally vegetarian and vegan friendly, although sometimes they are coated in an egg wash, which I replaced with a gluten-free chickpea mixture that's just as savory, "eggy", and pleasantly golden. And instead of deep frying, which is the traditional way, I cooked them in the air fryer and they turned out just as crispy with a fraction of the oil. If you don't have an air fryer, you can also oven-ba