Chinese · Dinner
Crispy Fried Tofu (High-Protein)
Cubed firm tofu is coated in cornstarch and fried until crisp, then tossed with cooked edamame and black beans in a savory garlic-ginger soy glaze. This high-protein version delivers crunchy exterior with umami depth, finished with scallion and sesame seeds.
$4
15 minsPrep
12 minsCook
27 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
547Calories
50.2gProtein
28.6gFat
42.1gCarbs
6.6gSugar
9.8gFiber
1098mgSodium
0mgChol
3.9gSat Fat
801mgPotassium
315mgCalcium
6.8mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
6.2mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Press tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes, cube it, then toss in cornstarch until evenly coated.
2
Fry
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then fry tofu cubes for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
3
Bloom
Wipe the skillet clean, add sesame oil, then cook minced garlic and grated ginger over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Glaze
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar; simmer for 1 minute. Add crispy tofu, edamame, and black beans, toss for 1 minute until coated.
5
Plate
Transfer to a plate and scatter scallion and sesame seeds over the top.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g firm tofu
- 2/3 cup80g cornstarch
- 6 tbsp6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup150g edamame, cooked
- 1 cup150g black bean, cooked
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp ginger-fresh
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp2 tsp sugar-white
- 22 scallion
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp1 tsp sesame oil
