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THE BEST PAN-FRIED TOFU RECIPE - FOOD.COM



The Best Pan-Fried Tofu Recipe - Food.com image

I have had MANY people ask me how I pan fry my tofu and get it so crispy and firm. There are a few reasons why:-). First I either use a non-stick or cast iron pan, I don't overcrowd the surface, I drain my tofu REALLY well, use only extra firm Chinese style and MOST important of all, I leave it undisturbed while cooking and this allows the golden crust we all love on pan-fried tofu to develop! Please find detailed instructions below on how to make the best pan-fried tofu ever!

Total Time 16 minutes

Prep Time 4 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb extra firm tofu (extra firm only)
1 1/2-3 tablespoons canola oil or 1 1/2-3 tablespoons peanut oil
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Take your block of tofu and wrap it in several layers of paper towels.
  • Gently press the tofu with your hands or against the counter top to release the liquid. This will take about a minute.
  • Slice the tofu into pieces about 1/2 an inch thick.
  • Set tofu aside.
  • If you are using a non-stick pan heat it slightly on medium-high heat (about 30 seconds) before adding oil.
  • If you are using a cast iron pan, please heat for about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes on medium-high heat. Cast iron is very thick and you want the pan to be heated evenly before adding the tofu.
  • Add oil to heated pan.
  • Gently spread oil over the entire surface of the pan.
  • Set the tofu pieces in the pan, leaving ample room between them. They should sizzle when placed in the oil. Sprinkle the tops with salt and a little cayenne pepper.
  • Now, the MOST IMPORTANT step is -- LEAVE THEM ALONE for about 6 or 7 minutes. Just gently shake them to make sure they don't stick to the pan. Do NOT turn them or agitate them in any other way. When you see a golden crust beginning to creep its way up the sides of the slices, turn them and spice the other side. Add more oil if the pan seems too dry.
  • The second side will only take about 4 minutes to cook.
  • When they are evenly browned take them out of the pan and place them on paper towels to drain.
  • These are very simply seasoned and basic and can now be used any way you like. I like these with steamed broccoli and peanut sauce -- or in a sandwich with grilled peppers and mushrooms and aioli -- or just eaten with ketchup:-).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7, FatContent 20, SaturatedFatContent 2.7, CholesterolContent 0, SodiumContent 27.2, CarbohydrateContent 3.8, FiberContent 2, SugarContent 1.4, ProteinContent 18.6

HOW TO PAN FRY TOFU | CHINA SICHUAN FOOD



How to Pan Fry Tofu | China Sichuan Food image

how to pan-fry crispy tofu

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Chinese

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box of firm tofu or tender tofu ( ,500g)
12 mint leaves
oil for frying
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. pepper flakes
1 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn powder or cumin powder ( ,or you can use black pepper)

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into slices around 4cm wide and 2 cm high.
  • Wash the ming leaves gently and drain completely.
  • Heat the oil until slightly hot, add mint leaves and fry for 8-10 seconds until the leaves are aromatic but not burnt.
  • Transfer the mint leaves out (be careful and do not get yourself burnt ) add the tofu slices in. Let the tofu slice stay in the pan for couple of minutes until the crispy shell forms. Then turn over and fry the other side. Fry until both side becomes golden brown.
  • In another pan, fry salt and the spices over slowest fire. Sprinkle the dry mix on the tofu slices.
  • Enjoy with the crispy mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, CarbohydrateContent 9 g, ProteinContent 18 g, FatContent 9 g, SaturatedFatContent 1 g, SodiumContent 608 mg, FiberContent 4 g, SugarContent 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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