Simple Fried tofu. It's so simple and easy to follow. This was my first time using tofu and I was able to do this. The fastest, easiest way to make crispy tofu for any dish.

One final note: Serve the tofu within an hour or so for maximum crispiness. If refrigerated, the pieces will lose their crispiness and become chewy. Fried tofu is both vegetarian and vegan can be dipped in just about any kind of sauce. You can cook Simple Fried tofu using 4 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Simple Fried tofu

You need 1 package of firm tofu.
It's 1 package of panko bread.
It's of frying oil.
Prepare pinch of ground pepper & salt.

Toss fried tofu into vegetarian soups and salads for extra protein and a bit of crunchy texture. It's so flavorful, high in protein, and much healthier than Chinese takeout. This Fried Tofu recipe is super simple, versatile, and it tastes fantastic! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, it makes a perfect addition to any meal.

Simple Fried tofu instructions

Wrap paper towel around cube pf tofu and gently squeeze out water. Do tjis for all 4 cubes to avoid oil splatter when frying. Cut tofu to 1 × 1 × 1/2 inch square. I cut the tofu lengthwise in half, then quartered..
In one bowl, add 1/2 c. frying batter powder, 1/3 c. Water, pinch ground pepper and salt, mix to pancake consistency..
In another bowl, add 1 c. Panko bread crumbs. Dip tofu in batter then bread crumbs and put in hot frying pan with 1/2" oil. Fry one side until semi brown, flip and fry the other side. Remove tofu when semi brown onto plate with paper towel to soak extra oil..
Optional dipping sauce: In small bowl, add 2 tbs veg. Oyster sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbs water, 1/4 tsp ground pepper, 1 tsp sambal chili, 1/2 tsp sugar, mixed to your taste..

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