HOW TO MAKE DRY TOFU RECIPES

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CRISPY FRIED TOFU RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe | Allrecipes image

Deep-fried tofu that is crisp and golden brown on the outside and amazingly white and soft on the inside! Serve with your favorite Asian dish or dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to several days or freeze for several weeks.

Provided by Sarah Dipity

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 12 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
½ teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Wrap tofu in a clean towel and place onto a plate. Set another plate on top, and place a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for about 20 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
  • Cut tofu into 1-inch by 2-inch chunks. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt onto one slide; flip over and sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon on the other.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. To test if the oil is ready, dip a chopstick or wooden spoon in it; if bubbles rise, it is ready. If the oil smokes, it is too hot.
  • Gently place 5 to 8 pieces of tofu at a time in hot oil using metal tongs. Be very careful as oil may splatter; use a splatter guard if possible. Fry tofu until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain tofu on a plate lined with several paper towels. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, CarbohydrateContent 1.6 g, FatContent 15 g, FiberContent 0.3 g, ProteinContent 6.8 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, SodiumContent 296.6 mg, SugarContent 0.3 g

DRY-FRIED TOFU RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Dry-Fried Tofu Recipe - Food.com image

Is your tofu mushy, watery, or crumbly? Are you having trouble getting it to brown? Try this. It's the perfect method for cooking tofu because it takes advantage of its moisture content. The results are so firm and flavorful that you will be able to convert the meat-eating non-believers! As a bonus, this is a VERY low-fat recipe! Source: http://hubpages.com/hub/How_to_Cook_Tofu_Like_the_Pros

Total Time 5 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 lb tofu
marinade (about 1 or 1 1/2 cups of any store-bought or homemade variety)

Steps:

  • First of all, make sure you have the water-packed tofu, not the silken tofu that comes in the aseptic boxes.
  • Heat a non-stick pan or a very well-seasoned cast-iron pan over medium heat, if you have an electric stove, or low to medium-low on a gas stove. Cut your tofu in half lengthwise. Place it between paper towels or clean dish towels and press gently (hard enough to get some of the moisture out but not hard enough to squish it). Cut into about 16 triangles or strips.
  • Add the tofu pieces to the pan. Leave plenty of room around each piece (you might want to cook it in two batches). Cook VERY SLOWLY over LOW TO MEDIUM heat. Slow cooking is the key to ensuring the tofu doesn't stick to the pan and that the water has time to evaporate so that the tofu can brown. Do NOT use oil. What you want to do is leach all the water out of your tofu in a dry pan. As the tofu cooks, frequently use a spatula to press down on the top of each piece. You should see some water squeezing out and sizzling in the pan.
  • When the bottom sides are firm and golden, carefully flip the pieces and repeat the same process on the other sides. They are done when they are firm and golden on both sides.
  • Now that your tofu has given up most of its water, it is perfectly ready to soak up any marinade like a sponge. Place the cooked tofu pieces in your marinade of choice, stir, and let sit for about half an hour. Now your tofu is ready to eat or to use in a stir-fry!
  • Uncooked leftover tofu should be placed in a container that has a lid, submerged in water, sealed, and stored in the fridge. Try to remember to change the water every day or two until you use it. Cooked tofu can be stored like any other leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71, FatContent 4.3, SaturatedFatContent 0.6, CholesterolContent 0, SodiumContent 9.3, CarbohydrateContent 2.1, FiberContent 0.2, SugarContent 0.8, ProteinContent 7.6

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