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China • Eggs and tofu

Deep-fried tofu

Deep-fried tofu recipe with pictures, 5 steps in total. Refrigerate firm tofu overnight beforehand; this will prevent it from breaking easily when cutting and frying. Cut it into the thickness shown in the picture.

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

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Refrigerate the tofu a day in advance; it won't break easily when cutting and frying. Cut it into the thickness shown in the picture.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a pan, and add tofu slices when the oil is slightly hot to prevent splattering.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Once the tofu turns slightly yellow, add a little salt and fry over medium heat for about five minutes. Don't keep turning the tofu; wait until the bottom turns yellow before turning it over so it doesn't break easily.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Prepare your favorite sauce; I personally like garlic chili sauce.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Fry until both sides of the tofu slices are crispy and golden brown, then remove from the oil.

    Step 5

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv