Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu with Sauce
This Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu recipe is delicious and simple to make.
Tofu has been gaining popularity in recent years as a delicious and healthy alternative to meat.
However, tofu is often disliked because it can be dry, bland, and tasteless. The problem here is that people cook tofu like they would a piece of meat, which isn’t necessarily the ideal way. Tofu needs to be cooked differently from meat.
In plenty of Asian cultures, tofu is a staple in people’s diets and not necessarily used as a meat substitute. It is often braised, used in soups, or pan-fried with sauce.
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Description
Step 1
Drain water from firm tofu, press tofu in a towel, and cut into small squares.
Step 2
Season each side of the tofu with salt.
Step 3
Heat a flat-bottom skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the pan until the oil starts to dance.
Step 4
Add drained tofu into the pan and sear each side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
Step 5
In a small bowl, add oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and 100 ml of water to form a sauce.
Step 6
Prepare cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water.
Step 7
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil and cook on medium-high heat.
Step 8
Add in red onion, scallion, garlic, and chili and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
Step 9
Add in seared tofu. Pour combined sauce over and corn starch slurry mix together and cook for a minute or so.
Step 10
Add additional water if too thick and add cornstarch slurry if sauce is too thin.
Step 11
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or sugar.
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