Fried tofu
Fried tofu is a popular dish in many parts of the world, and there are a variety of recipes for it. The earliest record of fried tofu comes from China, where it was mentioned in a cookbook from the 12th century. Fried tofu recipes began to appear in other parts of Asia in the 14th century, and eventually made their way to Europe and the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Fried tofu is usually made by coating tofu in a batter or breadcrumb mixture and then frying it in oil. This gives the tofu a crispy exterior and a soft, creamy interior. Some recipes also call for marinating the tofu in a sauce before frying, which adds another layer of flavor.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to fried tofu recipes. It can be served as a simple appetizer or side dish, or it can be used as a main ingredient in a more elaborate dish. It can be served plain, or with a variety of dipping sauces. And it can be made with different types of tofu, such as firm, extra-firm, or soft tofu.
Advice
Fried tofu is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your tofu! To make the perfect fried tofu, make sure to press the tofu for at least 20 minutes to remove the excess moisture. Then cut it into cubes or slices and season with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the tofu once the oil is hot. Fry until crispy and golden brown on both sides, flipping only once to avoid breaking the tofu. Lastly, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil. Enjoy your perfectly crispy and delicious fried tofu!
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Recipes
Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Corn, Green Beans and Cilantro
- ears corn kernel
- tofu
- cilantro
- garlic
- ginger
- shao hsing rice wine
- soy sauce
- jalapeño
- green bean
- sugar
- pepper
- salt
- green onion
- peanut oil
- dark asian sesame oil
Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Kale and Red Pepper
- garlic
- ginger
- peanut oil
- shao hsing rice wine
- soy sauce
- cornstarch
- tofu
- kale
- bell pepper
- serrano pepper
- chicken
- salt
- sugar
- pepper
- dark sesame oil
Easy Vegan Crispy Fried Tofu
- firm tofu
- pepper
- salt
- all purpose flour
- olive oil
- garlic powder
Stir-Fried Tofu With Cabbage, Carrots and Red Peppers
- cabbage
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ginger
- shao hsing rice wine
- carrot
- bell pepper
- tofu
- cilantro
- pepper
- salt
- sugar
- peanut oil
- dark asian sesame oil
Agedashi Dofu: Japanese Fried Tofu in a Dashi-Based Sauce
- dashi soup stock
- mirin
- soy sauce
- water
- ginger
- bonito flake
- tofu
- katakuriko
Deep-Fried Tofu
- tofu
- cornstarch
- oil
- salt
Marinated Fried Tofu
- tofu
- chinese rice wine
- peanut oil
- cornstarch
- sugar
- bell pepper
- corn
- olive oil
- asian sesame oil
- garlic
- onion
- ginger
- dark soy sauce
- water
- light soy sauce
- chili paste
- rice vinegar
- mushroom
Vegan Crispy Stir-Fried Tofu With Broccoli Recipe
- salt
- broccoli
- tofu
- fermented black bean sauce
- ginger
- sesame oil
- peanut oil
- all purpose flour
- water
- cornstarch
- vodka
- baking powder
- vegetable stock
- shaoxing wine
- soy sauce
- sugar
- sesame seed
- segments lemon peel
- garlic
- green onion
Miss Kim's Fried Tofu
- vegetable oil
- dark brown sugar
- water
- garlic
- sesame oil
- baking powder
- ginger
- cornstarch
- mirin
- green onion
- vodka
- rice vinegar
- gochugaru
- salt
- sesame seed
- tofu
- white rice flour
- korean soy sauce
Stir-Fried Tofu with Bok Choy
- salt
- sesame oil
- vegetable oil
- chicken bouillon
- bok choy
- sesame seed
- tofu
- bean sprout
Zhangguying-Style Braised Fried Tofu
- deep fried tofu puff
- cornstarch
- dark soy sauce
- red chile
- ginger
- chicken stock
- peanut oil
- garlic
- chinese chive
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- tofu 73%
Common Ingredients
- ginger 64%
- salt 64%
Usual Ingredients
- garlic 55%
- cornstarch 45%
- peanut oil 45%
- soy sauce 45%
- sugar 45%