Crispy Tofu

4.95 from 20 votes

This Crispy Tofu recipe is all about textural contrast: a crispy outer coating vs. the soft interior of the tofu itself. No deep-frying necessary!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Tofu

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 191kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

1 pound soft tofu
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 scallion (chopped)

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Instructions

Slice the block of tofu in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2 inch thick rectangles.
Make the sauce by combining the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce), sugar, and water. Set aside.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and add the oil. In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Quickly coat the tofu slices with this dry mixture. Add them directly to the pan as you dredge them, and pan-fry until crisp and golden on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove the crispy tofu from the pan and arrange on a serving plate.
Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan you cooked the tofu in, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and drizzle over the tofu. Garnish with chopped scallion.

Nutrition

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