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China • Eggs and tofu

Fried tofu

Fried tofu recipe with pictures, 7 steps in total. Rinse the tofu briefly, then slice it to 0.5 cm thick; don't slice it too thin or too thick.

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Fried tofu
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Rinse the tofu briefly, then slice it into pieces 0.5 cm thick. Don't slice them too thinly or too thickly.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Soak the sliced ​​tofu in salt water for ten minutes; this will prevent it from breaking apart when frying.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Finely chop the scallions and garlic.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    The tofu has been soaked; drain the water.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Heat a wok, add oil, and once hot, add chopped scallions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Add the tofu and fry for two minutes, flipping it slightly to prevent sticking, or simply moving it around if it's sticky. Once one side is golden brown, sprinkle a thin layer of salt, then fry the other side, sprinkling another thin layer of salt. When both sides are golden brown, remove them with chopsticks. Pour the remaining oil into a bowl, and use a spoon to remove the chopped green onions and garlic. Use this oil for the next cooking session.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Here's a picture of the finished product~ Sprinkle with chopped green onions and cumin powder, and you're done! Crispy, delicious, and very flavorful~

    Step 7

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv