fried tofu

Kung Pao tofu is an improvised dish from the famous Szechuan cuisine Kung Pao chicken. It is an excellent vegetarian dish for those who do not eat meat but want to appreciate the same flavor of the famed Kung Pao chicken. 

Kung Pao Tofu

500 g firm tofu,

tsp light soy sauce

tsp dark soy sauce

tbsp light soy sauce

tp dark soy sauce

½ tbsp black vinegar

tsp doubanjiang

tbsp sugar

tbsp Shaoxing wine

tsp white pepper

tsp salt

garlic,

ginger, (about thumb size), cut into thin slices

tbsp ground Sichuan peppercorn

dry red chili,

cornstarch

water

(others)

red bell pepper

green bell pepper

cashew nuts

tsp sesame oil

scallion,

Combine ingredients in A, marinate for 2 hours....

Combine ingredients in A, marinate for 2 hours. Drained.

Combine ingredients in B.

Cut and prepare ingredients in C and E.

Pan-fry the tofu with some oil over medium...

Pan-fry the tofu with some oil over medium heat until brown on both sides. Set aside.

Saute the ginger, garlic, scallion, and the dry...

Saute the ginger, garlic, scallion, and the dry chili until aromatic.

Add the kung pao sauce. Add the bell...

Add the kung pao sauce.  Add the bell peppers, Szechuan peppercorn. Mix ingredients in D, pour into the pan. Return the fried tofu to the pan. Stir gently.

Add the cashew nuts and sprinkle a tablespoon...

Add the cashew nuts and sprinkle a tablespoon of scallion. Serve.

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oz firm or extra firm tofu, pressed

garlic cloves, minced (6 grams)

mushroom powder (or 1/4 tsp dashi powder

½ tbsp gochujang

tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

– 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce (to taste)

sugar

tsp Asian hot sauce

sesame seeds

nori strips

scallions

Slice the tofu into 3/4 x 3/4 inch (2x2 cm) cubes. Add salt and potato starch to a bowl and toss to coat the tofu pieces. 

To a large wok or pan add 4 tbsp of oil over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the tofu ensuring they are not touching or overlapping each other. Cook the tofu on each side for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown, or desired crispiness. If you like like your tofu a little soft on the inside, go for a light golden brown. If you prefer very crunchy tofu then fry until edges are a little past golden brown. Remove the tofu from the pan and place them onto a wire rack to let any excess oil drip off. Repeat with remaining tofu. 

Wipe off any remaining oil and then add in the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium and once it thickens, add in the tofu. Turn off the heat and toss the tofu until all pieces are well coated. Add sesame seeds, scallions and/or nori strips. Enjoy!

I just tried this recipe today and it was sooooo good! It was just the right amount of spice and the recipe is relatively easy to follow. I can’t wait to make a bigger batch and share it with my housemates next time! 10/10 definitely recommend this recipe!

This recipe is so good! Very spicy. I fried my tofu and then braised it in the sauce.

Absolutely LOVE this recipe! The perfect amount of spiciness!
Added some broccoli and it was amazing, and I'm sure it works with pretty much any other vegetable as well which gives it some variety (in case you want to eat this like every day, YUM) ;)

New favorite tofu!! This was DELICIOUS. Don't be afraid. It's spicy, but not too much so (&amp; not as spicy as it looks). Adding to my regular rotation.

I love love love a spicy dish and this was so good. It is also the kind of spice that makes you happy when you eat it (not the i'm in pain kind of spice). As I try to eat less meat, I turn to tofu a lot and this was extremely good.

Was really good but too spicy for me &gt;~&lt; would definitely try again,, but with less hot sauce &#039;x)

This recipe is great, super easy but flavour and spice level packs a punch. I didn't have any tofu so used Quorn chicken pieces instead and served with noodles and stir fried veg..yum!

I made this today and it came out AMAZING!
Everyone loved it and it was all eaten up in minutes.
Thank you so much for another incredible recipe!

Salt and Pepper Tofu is a popular Chinese dish that can be made easily at home. The tofu has an incredibly crispy exterior, giving way to a soft, silky interior.&nbsp;

Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu

oz firm tofu (drained)

½ tsp table salt

Canola oil (for frying)

red chili pepper

scallions (thinly sliced)

black pepper

Place tofu block onto a cutting board. Place a second cutting board over tofu. Place a heavy object on top of the cutting board, preferably a heavy can. Apply the weight on the tofu for about 15-20 minutes, to release water from tofu.

Slice tofu into 1 inch cubes. Pat dry the tofu cubes with paper towel.

Add about 1 inch of oil to pan being used for frying. Bring to medium heat.

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, white pepper and salt. Add to a large ziploc bag. Add in tofu and seal bag. Shake bag several times until tofu is evenly coated in starch.

When oil is hot, add a few pieces of tofu and fry until crispy on all sides before removing. Because you are using cornstarch instead of flour, the battered tofu will not change that much in color when finished cooking. Instead of a golden brown, the tofu cubes will be a pale yellow gold.

Repeat with remaining tofu until all tofu is fried. Keep tofu waiting to be fried in the cornstarch bag. If you lay down the tofu cubes to rest while waiting, they will release more water and will soak through the cornstarch coating and cause it to fall off.

When tofu is fried, you can garnish with chili peppers, scallions and fresh ground black pepper.

Fried tofu, a delicious way of incorporating good-quality vegan protein into your diet. It requires only 6 ingredients and just 20 minutes!

Fried Tofu

firm tofu (340 g), cubed

tbsp tamari or soy sauce

garlic powder

tsp black pepper

3–6 tbsp cornstarch, see notes

Add the tofu cubes, tamari or soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to a large bowl, mix until well combined, and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.

Drain the tofu and transfer 1/3 of the tofu cubes into a freezer bag with 1 or 2 tbsp of cornstarch and toss to coat. Repeat this step with the remaining tofu and cornstarch. Add more cornstarch if needed.

If you don’t want to use a freezer or plastic bag, just add the cornstarch to a shallow dish, then the tofu cubes and toss to coat.

Once the tofu cubes are coated with the cornstarch, heat the oil in a skillet and add the tofu cubes. I used extra virgin olive oil, but any oil will do. 

Cook the tofu cubes over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside. 

Serve immediately with dishes like vegetable tempura, sauteed kale, or bok choy.

Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Simple but good and with options. I added the onion powder but did not freeze for the 5 minutes. I think that would have firmed things up better.  Easy, cheap and came out good.

This recipe is amazing! My mind is going with all the possibilities! Fish sticks especially. Inside has same texture and juiciness as fish. All I need is straps and tartar sauce. I am thinking of using masala Indian seasoning too. So many options.  I'm wondering how this would compare if made in an air fryer....I didn't have tamari so used soy sauce and bit of  WorstShire. It's very flexible.  Thank you so much.

Used this recipe for tacos but used different spices (obviously).   It turned out great!

So easy and delicious! I cut tofu into triangle shapes; they fried up nicely. I use a heavier oil (not as healthy), but oh they fry up crispy. We drizzled a curry aioli to serve. No leftovers!

My boyfriend and I have been vegetarian for awhile and this is my first time ever making tofu. Amazing!! I was nervous to how it would turn out, but omg it was better than I expected!! This recipe will be used often for sure. I used extra firm tofu, cut the tofu in larger square pieces and made a dipping sauce from Thai chili sauce, soy sauce &amp; peanut butter. Yum!

This was so yummy! I wasn’t sure how the kids would like it but they both (1yo and 5yo) wolfed it down. My first time making tofu for the family and I’ll definitely make it regularly now

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Crispy and easy Air Fryer Tofu is a speedy weeknight dinner. This crispy fried tofu is the most delicious vegan recipe you can make in under 30 minutes.

Air Fryer Tofu {Crispy Fried Tofu}

lb extra firm tofu

olive oil ({optional})

tsp toasted sesame oil

soy sauce

sesame seeds ({optional})

Drain the water from the tofu, and slice each of the tofu bricks into 6 slices.

Line a plate with a dishtowel. Place the slices on the towel. Top with another towel and place another towel over that and place something heavy on the top to help press the water from the tofu. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Cut the pressed slices into cubes and put into a medium bowl. Toss to coat the tofu with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the top and gently toss to coat.

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and then add the tofu. Lightly spray the top of the tofu with olive oil spray (optional).

Cook at 390 degrees F, checking and shaking the basket every 9 minutes.

The tofu will be done when it has reached your desired level of crispiness (~18-23 minutes).

Toss finished tofu with your favorite sauce.

Tofu Prep

Heat a large skillet and add a high-heat oil like coconut. 

Add half of the tofu to the skillet, and turn to coat, allowing it to crisp up. Transfer to a plate lined with a few paper towels. Then repeat with the rest of the tofu.

Skillet Tofu Instructions

Salt and Pepper Tofu is a classic popular recipe that is super addicting and easy to make at home. My Salt and Pepper Tofu is FAIL-PROOF, and I also have a few secret tips for extra crispy tofu, plus my homemade savory pepper seasoning. This recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy tofu and is always a crowd-pleaser. Salt and Pepper Tofu takes less than 30 minutes to make and is a perfect weeknight dinner with simple-to-find ingredients.

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Medium Firm

Salt

Water

Tapioca Starch

salt

white pepper

½ tsp of ground Sichuan peppercorn

mushroom powder

¼ tsp of ground chili

garlic

red chili (chopped)

onion

Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces. Soak the tofu in 1 tbsp of salt and 2 cups of water. Make sure all the tofu is soaked in the water for at least 10 minutes.

Gently pat dry the tofu, and coat the tofu in tapioca starch. Let the tofu rest in the tapioca starch for 5 minutes while you heat the oil.

In a pan, add in oil, turn the heat up to medium-high. Add tofu once the oil is hot and let it fry for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Remove and set aside, optional but highly recommended, turn the heat up to high, and double fry in high heat for another 1-2 minutes to make it EXTRA crispy!

Mix all the ingredients for the seasoning mix - salt, white pepper, garlic powder, Sichuan peppercorn, mushroom powder, and ground chili.

In a pan, drizzle in oil and add in minced garlic, chopped red chili, and green onion. Saute together for 2-3 minutes.

Add in crispy tofu, season with seasoning salt, and toss in high heat for 30 seconds.

Perfect crispy deep fried tofu like you get in restaurants with a light coating made with cornstarch.

How to Make Crispy Fried Tofu

container firm tofu

cornstarch ((potato starch will also work))

Press the tofu (fresh or pre-frozen then thawed) squeezing out as much liquid as possible.

Mix together cornstarch and salt in a large bowl.

Cut tofu into even 1/2 inch sized cubes and place in the bowl of the cornstarch mixture. bowl.  

Shake the bowl with the tofu until all of the tofu is covered with the cornstarch mixture. (Do not stir or the tofu cubes will break).

Heat oil to 370°F (190°C) in a deep fryer or on medium-high in a large frying pan, and add coated tofu once the oil is hot.

For the crispy tofu

Add the coated tofu to the pan in small batches so they have room between pieces and don&#039;t stick together. 

Shake the pan every minute or two until the tofu begins to move freely, then use a spatula to flip the tofu to the other side.  Continue to do this until all sides of the tofu are golden and crispy. 

If pan-frying

Add the coated tofu to the wire frying basket.

Cook until they float to the top and get slightly golden. (This will take about 3-4 minutes).  You can shake the basket after 2 minutes of cooking to make sure they are not stuck together).

Place the cooked tofu on a paper towel to soak up the excess oil and then serve immediately. 

If you are using a deep fryer

Fill a narrow pot with about 2 inches of oil and heat until it reaches 370° F (188° C).

Place the coated tofu in the hot oil using a spoon or tongs so that the oil doesn&#039;t splash on you.

Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.  (You may need to use a spatula to break apart any pieces that have stuck together.)

Using a pot to deep fry

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Easy to make, super crispy, deep-fried tofu.

How to Make Perfect Crispy Tofu

Nothing better epitomises Asian cuisine like a spicy dish packed full of crunch and flavour, these rolled rice noodles with crispy chilli tofu are exactly that.

Valli Little's rolled rice noodles with crispy chilli tofu

sunflower oil

banh cuon rolled rice noodles (from Asian grocers), cut into 6cm lengths

tsp dried chilli flakes

tsp sea salt flakes

rice flour and self-raising flour

tofu,

broccolini, blanched, halved lengthways

(160 grams) peas, blanched

(50 grams) fried Asian shallots

pickled red chillies (from Asian grocers), to serve

soy sauce and rice vinegar

sesame oil oil

tsp caster sugar

tsp grated ginger

garlic clove, crushed

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Back with another 20 Minute Air Fryer recipe - Crispy Garlic Tofu. My Crispy Garlic Tofu is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and requires ZERO deep-frying. You can make air fryer crispy garlic tofu at home with a few secret tips. Also sharing my addicting and delicious spicy garlic sauce that tastes amazing with anything! If you want more 20-minute recipes, I am currently doing a 20-minute recipe series where I share easy recipes for 23 days!

Crispy Garlic Tofu

Pack of Medium-firm Tofu

tbsp of Minced Garlic

tbsp of Soy Sauce

2.5 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

Green Onion (chopped)

Red Chili (chopped)

Sesame Seeds

Sugar

Cilantro (chopped)

HOT oil

In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 cups of water. Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and soak tofu in water for at least 5 - 10 minutes.

Heat up 4 tablespoons of oil and prepare the sauce by mixing garlic, chopped green onion, chopped red chili, and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Once the oil is hot, pour the oil over the ingredients, and add in soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.

Line the air fryer with the tofu and air fryer at 400F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. Make sure to brush on or spray oil on top of the tofu, which will help crisp up the tofu.

Depending on your air fryer, you may need to increase the cooking time to 20-23 minutes.

Drizzle the sauce over the tofu and garnish with cilantro.

Crispy tofu tossed with Korean gochujang based sauce that&#039;s spicy, sweet, with a hint of tangy fermentation. Korean fried tofu has the perfect combination of tender tofu, crispy crunch, and a tastebud popping sauce.

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