Fried tofu
Golden and crispy on the outside, yet fluffy on the inside, fried tofu is a versatile plant-based addition to a number of modern dishes. Find our best fried tofu recipe below
Ingredients
- Tofu: 400g
- Cornstarch: 3 tbsp
- Sesame oil: 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce: 60ml
- Rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
- Maple syrup: 1 tbsp
- Sriracha: 2 tbsp
- Sesame seeds: 1 tbsp. toasted
Instructions
- 1
Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel. Place a chopping board over the top with a heavy object to fully press out any excess moisture.
- 2
Add the soy sauce,rice vinegar,maple syrup and sriracha to a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
- 3
Remove the tofu from the towel and cut into triangles. Add to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the cornstarch over the top. Toss to combine.
- 4
Heat the sesame oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the tofu and let it cook for 3 minutes on each side. Continue this step until the tofu is golden brown all over.
- 5
Add the sauce to the pan and toss the tofu to coat completely. Cook for 1 minute to thicken the sauce.
- 6
Serve the tofu warm from the pan with a sprinkle of sesame seeds over the top.
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