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Crispy Tofu With Maple-Soy Glaze

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squares of glazed tofu on a plate with rice and sliced radishes scattered with scallions and sesame seeds
Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova

Whenever you’re cooking tofu, here’s one of our no-fail techniques: Draining the tofu, then squeezing out as much water as possible (without smashing it), is the key to the crispiest cubes.  

  

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