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Pan-Fried Tofu with Soy Dipping Sauce
This pan-fried tofu is a really easy way to make tofu. By pan-frying it, you get a nice, slightly crispy texture on it and then dip it in this awesome sauce.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound firm tofu ((450g))
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon scallions ((chopped))
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic ((chopped))
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce ((or chili black bean sauce, optional))
Instructions
- 1
Cut tofu into small rectangles about ½ an inch thick. Heat the vegetable oil in a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add the tofu. Fry until they’re a soft golden color on both sides, about 7-8 minutes per side.
- 2
Prepare the sauce by combining the scallion, soy, garlic, sesame oil and chili sauce (if using) in a small bowl.
- 3
Plate the tofu and serve with the sauce.