Crispy Tofu

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5.0

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Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    191 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Crispy Tofu

This Crispy Tofu recipe is all about textural contrast: a crispy outer coating vs. the soft interior of the tofu itself. No deep-frying necessary!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound soft tofu
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
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Instructions

  1. Slice the block of tofu in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2 inch thick rectangles.
  2. Make the sauce by combining the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce), sugar, and water. Set aside.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and add the oil. In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Quickly coat the tofu slices with this dry mixture. Add them directly to the pan as you dredge them, and pan-fry until crisp and golden on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the crispy tofu from the pan and arrange on a serving plate.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan you cooked the tofu in, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and drizzle over the tofu. Garnish with chopped scallion.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 609mg (25%) Potassium 222mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 609mg 25%
Potassium 222mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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