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Crispy Tofu

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Crispy Tofu

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

Pressed tofu cubes fried until crisp.

Cuisine
Chinese
Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Difficulty
Easy

Gluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeNut-freeVegetarianVegan

Equipment: Frying pan

Ingredients

  • 280 g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

Optional extras

  • Chilli flakes (red pepper flakes)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Spring onion (scallion)

Method

  1. Pat the tofu dry. Fry in the oil for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until golden.
  2. Splash in the soy sauce and toss.

Swaps and tips

Pressing tofu between kitchen paper under a heavy pan for 10 minutes helps it crisp.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

ProteinCarbsFibreFatCalories
18 g3 g1 g15 g220 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

Recipe from healthshelf.org

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