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Pan-Fried Tofu with Soy Dipping Sauce
This pan-fried tofu is a really easy way to make tofu. By pan-frying it, you get a nice, slightly crispy texture on it and then dip it in this awesome sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 197 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound firm tofu (450g)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon scallions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce (or chili black bean sauce, optional)
Instructions
- Cut tofu into small rectangles about ½ an inch thick. Heat the vegetable oil in a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add the tofu. Fry until they’re a soft golden color on both sides, about 7-8 minutes per side.
- Prepare the sauce by combining the scallion, soy, garlic, sesame oil and chili sauce (if using) in a small bowl.
- Plate the tofu and serve with the sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
318mg
(13%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.