Pan-fried Tofu (No Pressing Needed!)
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Pan-fried Tofu (No Pressing Needed!)
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Pan-fried tofu, the Chinese way, is much easier than you think to make—without much oil, no pressing or drying, and just 2 ingredients.
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Ingredients
For the pan-fried tofu:
- 1 pound firm tofu (1 block)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
For the dipping sauce:
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- ¼ cup cilantro (leaves and stems, chopped)
- 2 scallions (white and green parts chopped)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons Sichuan chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
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Instructions
For the pan-fried tofu:
- Slice the block of tofu in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3/8 inch (1cm) slices.
- Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil, and spread it around the pan. Add the tofu slices.
- Fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, rotating the pan as needed so the tofu slices cook evenly. Do not disturb the tofu until they’ve fried for a few minutes. Flip and then cook for another 5 minutes, until golden on the other side.
For the dipping sauce:
- To make the dipping sauce, heat a tablespoon of oil in the pan you used to cook the tofu (no sense in dirtying another pan!)
- Add the cilantro, scallions, garlic, and chili flakes to a small heatproof bowl, so all the ingredients are side by side. Drizzle the hot oil over the top, paying special attention to the garlic and chili flakes. Use a rubber spatula to scrape out all the oil.
- Stir in the water, light soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Serve with the pan-fried tofu.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
424IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 424IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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