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How to Pan Fry Tofu

how to pan-fry crispy tofu

Ingredients

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1 box of firm tofu or tender tofu ( ,500g)
12 mint leaves
oil for frying
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. pepper flakes
1 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn powder or cumin powder ( ,or you can use black pepper)

1
Cut the tofu into slices around 4cm wide and 2 cm high.
2
Wash the ming leaves gently and drain completely.
3
Heat the oil until slightly hot, add mint leaves and fry for 8-10 seconds until the leaves are aromatic but not burnt.
4
Transfer the mint leaves out (be careful and do not get yourself burnt ) add the tofu slices in. Let the tofu slice stay in the pan for couple of minutes until the crispy shell forms. Then turn over and fry the other side. Fry until both side becomes golden brown.
5
In another pan, fry salt and the spices over slowest fire. Sprinkle the dry mix on the tofu slices.
6
Enjoy with the crispy mint leaves.