Crispy tofu

Tofu was first introduced to China over 2,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese prince was traveling in India and came across a dish made from curdled milk. He liked it so much that he brought the recipe back to China. Tofu became a popular food in China and was often used in Buddhist temples.

Tofu was introduced to Japan in the 8th century. It is said that a Buddhist monk brought a block of tofu back from China. Tofu became a popular food in Japan and was often used in Buddhist temples.

Tofu was introduced to the United States in the 19th century. It is said that an American doctor brought tofu back from China. Tofu became a popular food in the United States and was often used in vegetarian dishes.

Advice

When it comes to making crispy tofu, the key is to make sure you press as much water out of the tofu as possible before you start cooking. To do this, wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towels and place a heavy object on top like a cutting board or a cast iron skillet. Leave it to sit for at least 10 minutes, or even overnight for extra crispiness. Once the tofu has been pressed, cut it into cubes and toss it in a mixture of cornstarch and spices, then pan fry it until it's golden and crispy. If you're looking for an even crispier result, you can also bake the tofu in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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Recipes

 

Crispy Tofu With Cashews and Blistered Snap Peas

4/5 - 6959 votes

• salt
• rice
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• coconut milk
• block
• ginger
• cashew
• red pepper flake
• mint
• molasses
• garlic
• oil
• snap pea
• green onion

 

Crispy Tofu With Balsamic Tomatoes

4/5 - 1901 votes

• cornstarch
• oregano
• garlic powder
• firm tofu
• onion
• cherry tomato
• balsamic vinegar
• salt
• cilantro
• black pepper
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Crispy Tofu With Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

4/5 - 869 votes

• light olive oil
• tofu
• onion powder
• apricot preserve
• potato starch
• red pepper flake
• rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• salt
• zucchini

 

Crispy Tofu With Maple-Soy Glaze

4.7/5 - 104 votes

• kimchi
• tofu
• ginger
• oil
• red pepper flake
• soy sauce
• maple syrup
• rice vinegar

 

Crispy Tofu with Coconut Quinoa and Broccolini

4.4/5 - 68 votes

• quinoa
• tofu
• broccolini
• lime
• peanut butter
• soy sauce
• honey
• salt
• rice vinegar
• coconut flake
• peanut
• virgin coconut

 

Crispy Tofu in Shiitake Broth

4.3/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• sesame oil
• light brown sugar
• tofu
• ginger
• radish
• shiitake mushroom
• soy sauce
• vegetable oil
• 4x3 kombu
• carrot
• green onion
• bok choy
• garlic

 

Crispy Tofu With Maple-Dijon Glaze

5/5 - 1 votes

• Crispy Tofu
• grain
• salt
• maple dijon glaze
• tofu
• unrefined coconut oil
• Maple-Dijon Glaze (optional)
• salt
• dijon mustard
• white vinegar
• maple syrup

 

Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper, Ginger and Scallions on Rice Noodles

No Rating - 0 votes

• rice
• salt
• black pepper
• soy sauce
• ginger
• tofu
• garlic
• vegetable oil
• green onion

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