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Crispy Tofu Recipe

Crispy Tofu
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Crispy Tofu

Course: Side Dishes, AppetizersCuisine: Chinese

Savor the crispy delight of our tofu recipe! Coat 14 oz. Extra Firm Tofu in a mix of beaten egg, salt, pepper, and Chinese five spice. Roll in cornstarch and fry in vegetable oil for golden perfection. A quick, crunchy, and flavorful meatless treat!

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Ingredients

  • 14 oz. 1 block Extra Firm Tofu

  • 1 beaten egg

  • 1/2 tsp Salt

  • 1/4 tsp. ground pepper

  • 1/8 tsp. Chinese five spice

  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch

  • Vegetable oil

Directions

  • Drain the liquid from the Tofu* and “press” the extra liquid out by wrapping it in a paper towel or a clean dish towel.
  • Cut the Tofu into even cubes. I like mine bite-size.
  • Preheat the oil in a medium pot up to 360 – 380 F.
  • Beat your egg with salt, pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder.
  • Add the cubed Tofu to a large bowl, then use a spatula to gently toss it with the seasoned egg, seasoned until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu, tossing occasionally to coat evenly.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the tofu in batches (if necessary) into the pan. And fry until lightly golden brown—about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and enjoy it warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Notes

  • * Try to get the tofu as dry as possible to get better results and to avoid splattering.

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