Crispy Tofu
HB-12217 · Hand-built original · American
Cubes of extra-firm tofu pressed, tossed in soy sauce and coated with cornstarch and garlic powder, then pan-fried in olive oil until browned and crisp.
AmericanAppetizer45 minServes 4125 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic
Main ingredient: tofu
Pairs well with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, miso soup, edamame, pickled cucumber
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 Package Extra-Firm Tofu
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Method
- Press the tofu: lay paper towels on a cutting board, set the tofu block on them, cover with more paper towels and weight it down with something heavy for at least 20 to 30 minutes, or overnight.
- Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and toss them in a bowl with the soy sauce. Stir the cornstarch and garlic powder together in another bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Coat the tofu cubes in the cornstarch mixture and add them to the pan once the oil is very hot.
- Cook for about 3 minutes until the undersides brown, then flip the cubes and cook a few minutes more on the other side.
- Tip the crisp tofu onto a plate and serve it with your favorite sauce.
Prep: 35 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 45 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
125 kcalCalories
1.3 gProtein
6.9 gCarbs
10.5 gFat
1.4 gSaturates
0.7 gFibre
0.8 gSugars
561 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
62 mgPotassium
24 mgCalcium
0.7 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data