Crispy Salt And Pepper Tofu
If you are looking for a healthy snack or sumptuous meal, you can never go wrong with crispy salt and pepper tofu. Whether you decide to deep fry, pan fry, or
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 450 g firm or extra firm tofu
- Wet Batter (2 beaten eggs or 1 cup water and 1 cup flour mixture)
- Dry Batter (50g cornstarch and 2 tsp salt and pepper seasoning)
- Oil (adjust the amount according to the amount of tofu)
- 10 g shredded green and red chili pepper
- 10 g diced onion
- 10 g or more of salt and pepper seasoning
- 5 g white sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare The Tofu
- 2
Drain excess water by wrapping the tofu with paper or kitchen towels and pressing it with a container filled with water.
- 3
Once the water is drained completely, slice the tofu into roughly ½ inch (1 cm) thick rectangular slices.
- 4
Put Together The Coating
- 5
Prepare the dry mixture by mixing 50g cornstarch and 2 tsp salt and pepper seasoning.
- 6
Prepare the wet mixture with 2 beaten or whisked eggs. (Alternatively, mix 1 cup flour and 1 cup water for an eggless wet batter.)
- 7
Dip the tofu in the wet batter first. Make sure all sides are well coated.
- 8
Then, coat into the cornstarch mix.
- 9
Fry The Tofu
- 10
Put enough oil for frying in a non-stick pan.
- 11
When the oil is hot, fry both sides of the tofu on medium-low heat until crispy and golden brown.
- 12
Set aside the tofu and allow the excess oil to drain using a strainer or paper towel.
- 13
Then, add 10g shredded green and red chili pepper and 10g diced onions in a pan.
- 14
Stir fry until it becomes fragrant.
- 15
Next, add the fried tofu and drizzle with salt and pepper seasoning.
- 16
Stir well until the seasoning is evenly coated on all sides of the tofu.
- 17
As a finishing touch, top with some white sesame seeds.
- 18
Serve and enjoy while hot and fresh!