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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 191 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Slice the block of tofu in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2 inch thick rectangles.
- Make the sauce by combining the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce), sugar, and water. Set aside.
- 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.
- Remove the crispy tofu from the pan and arrange on a serving plate.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.