Tofu is a super versatile ingredient that can be cooked in all sorts of ways, especially frying. A staple in Asian cuisine, fried tofu is delicious and surprisingly nutritious.
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Tofu is a super versatile ingredient that can be cooked in all sorts of ways, especially frying. A staple in Asian cuisine, fried tofu is delicious and surprisingly nutritious too. However, if you donât know how to fry it properly, you may end up with a bland, soggy dish. Â
In this article, weâll be taking a look at some helpful tips to bear in mind when frying soybean curd, as well as providing two simple methods to pan fry and deep fry tofu. Â
Tofu often gets a bad rep among those who arenât in the know for being unappetizing, but thatâs usually because the wrong type of tofu has been used in the recipe. Â
Unprepared tofu actually comes in two different varieties, block and silken, and both varieties can also vary in firmness and texture. When it comes to frying tofu, block tofu is a requirement â try frying silken tofu, and you really will end up with a mess on your hands. Â
As far as firmness goes, youâll need block tofu that can withstand high-temperature cooking, so firm or extra-firm will work best. Â
Before you start cooking your dish, you will need to press tofu to squeeze out any excess moisture. You can achieve this by using a tofu press or by wrapping the tofu in paper towels then placing a heavy pot on top to slowly press the water out. This traditional method can be quite time-consuming, however, so if youâll be preparing and cooking tofu a lot, itâs worth investing in a tofu press. Â
Most fried tofu dishes require the soybean curd to be either deep-fried or pan-fried, such as in stir fry recipes. Â
Frying tofu is super-fast and easy when you follow the step-by-step methods below. Â
This will be your go-to method of preparing tofu if you want to put together a delicious and effortless stir-fry meal. This method doesnât involve deep-frying, and while it wonât give you crispy and crunchy tofu, it will still yield tasty and moreish tofu that will be perfect when added to noodles and veggies. Â
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Instructions Â
1. Once the tofu has been pressed and thoroughly drained of all moisture, cut into 1-inch cubes.Â
2. Heat a wok pan or a large skillet pan over high heat.Â
3. Pour the oil into the pan, starting at the side and then swirling to coat the base of the pan evenly. Â
4. Add the tofu to the pan and cook for appx. 1 minute until the bottoms become golden brown. Â
5. Sprinkle with salt, then continue to fry the tofu for a further 1 minute, gently moving the tofu around to ensure all sides cook fully. Â
6. Transfer to a dish and serve with your chosen recipe. Â
Aka yellow tofu or fried bean curd in Asian countries, deep-fried tofu is as much a delicacy in its own right as it is the ultimate addition to rice, noodle, and salad dishes. Â
Surprisingly, deep-fried tofu is also healthy since it doesnât absorb much of the oil during the frying process. A 100g serving following the method below will contain around 190 calories, 11g of fat, and at least 12g of protein. Â
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InstructionsÂ
1. After pressing the tofu block, cut into four evenly-sized cubesÂ
2. Pour the oil into a deep, medium-sized saucepan. Heat to approximately 360 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a chopstick or wooden spatula to check the temperature. If you donât have a thermometer, dip into the oil, and if it bubbles around it, the oil is ready for frying. Â
3. Transfer one cube of tofu into the hot oil and fry for 3 minutes, flipping once. Remove when the tofu is golden brown. Â
4. Use a fish slice to transfer the tofu to a paper-towel-lined plate. Â
5. Repeat for the remaining cubes, only frying one cube per time. Â
6. Serve in your chosen recipe, or transfer the fried tofu to an airtight container. It will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Â
Once youâve started frying tofu, youâre bound to become addicted! As well as tasting fantastic in stir-fries and on its own, you can add fried tofu to sandwiches and wraps, or even in noodle soups as crunchy tofu croutons.Â
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