Crispy Tofu
This Crispy Tofu recipe is all about textural contrast: a crispy outer coating vs. the soft interior of the tofu itself. No deep-frying necessary!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound soft tofu
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce ((or vegetarian oyster sauce))
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 scallion ((chopped))
Instructions
- 1
Slice the block of tofu in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2 inch thick rectangles.
- 2
Make the sauce by combining the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce), sugar, and water. Set aside.
- 3
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and add the oil. In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Quickly coat the tofu slices with this dry mixture. Add them directly to the pan as you dredge them, and pan-fry until crisp and golden on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 4
Remove the crispy tofu from the pan and arrange on a serving plate.
- 5
Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan you cooked the tofu in, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce has reduced to a syrupy consistency and drizzle over the tofu. Garnish with chopped scallion.