Pan Fried Tofu Recipe with Soy Dipping Sauce
An appetizer, a side dish, or a main dish? Fried Tofu with Soy Dipping Sauce can be any of these, and it'll only take you 30 minutes to have everything ready! Enjoy!
Servings: 3
Calories: 306kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen tongs
- Kitchen paper towels
Ingredients
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup oil
- 14 oz tofu (400 grams), rinsed, pressed beforehand, and sliced into 1/3 of an inch thick.
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 stalks spring onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place a medium or a large skillet over medium-high heat, then pour the oil.
- Once the oil is ready, start frying the tofu slices by adding them carefully to the pan.
- Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Turn the slices on the other side when the edges are turning brown.
- Once both sides of the tofu are golden, remove them and place them on top of a kitchen towel to drain any excess oil.
- For the soy dipping sauce: combine the soy sauce, half of the sesame seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon chopped spring onions.
- Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds on tofu, with some more green onions, if desired.
- Serve your fried tofu with dipping sauce --- enjoy while hot!
Notes
- Cook's Tip #1: The variety of tofu to use is crucial in making this crispy tofu recipe. So, ensure that you have the extra-firm ones.
- Cook's Tip #2: Feel free to vary the thickness of the slices of tofu as per your preference.
- Cook's Tip #3: Make sure you do not forget to use a kitchen towel for draining any excess oil before serving your crispy fried tofu with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg