Chinese · Dinner
Crispy Fried Tofu (Dairy-Free)
Cubed tofu is coated in a seasoned cornstarch dredge and shallow-fried until the exterior turns golden and shatteringly crisp while the inside stays soft. Tossed with garlic, ginger, scallion and a soy-based glaze, it is a dairy-free Chinese snack served hot with steamed rice or as a starter.
$4
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
428Calories
15.2gProtein
31.8gFat
24.1gCarbs
3.2gSugar
1.9gFiber
998mgSodium
0mgChol
4.1gSat Fat
320mgPotassium
180mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
3.5mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
gluten-free-adaptable
low-calorie
dairy-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Press tofu cubes between paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then pat dry thoroughly so the cornstarch coating adheres and crisps properly.
2
Dredge
Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt and white pepper in a bowl until evenly and thinly coated on all sides.
3
Fry
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then shallow-fry tofu in a single layer for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
4
Saute
In the same skillet, mince garlic and ginger and sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant, then return tofu and add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, tossing for 30 seconds until glazed.
5
Plate
Transfer tofu to a plate, scatter sliced scallion over the top, and serve immediately while crisp.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 330g330g firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 tbsp6 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp white pepper
- 6 tbsp6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp ginger-fresh
- 22 scallion
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp1 tsp sugar-white
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
