Basic Crispy Tofu ( light )

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
30 min 15 min 4
Basic Crispy Tofu ( light )
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Ingredients


1 block (12oz) Tofu, regular, extra firm
1 tsp Salt and pepper (divided)
1 tsp Onion powder (divided)
1 tsp Garlic powder (divided)
4 tbsp Potato starch
2 tbsp Grape seed oil (divided)

Instructions


  1. Remove the weight and drain off the excess liquid. Pat the tofu dry. Slice the tofu into cubes, thick rectangles, or sticks, depending on how you plan to use the tofu.
  2. Transfer the tofu to a shallow dish and season both sides well with 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (or any other seasonings you like).
  3. In another shallow dish, add the potato starch and season with 1/2 each salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (or any other seasonings you like).
  4. Toss tofu in potato starch mixture, until well coated on all sides.
  5. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add half of the oil. Heat until the oil shimmers and flows smoothly to coat the bottom of the pan. It should not smoke. If you see a wisp of smoke, lower the heat slightly and immediately proceed with adding the tofu.
  6. Add all of the tofu in a single layer. The tofu should sizzle upon contact (if not, wait a few minutes to let the pan heat up more before continuing).
  7. At first, the tofu will stick to the pan (unless you're using a nonstick skillet). Wait until the tofu releases from the pan before browning the next side; the underside of the tofu should be golden-brown.
  8. As you flip tofu onto the other sides, add the other half of the oil and continue frying until all sides are browned and crispy.
  9. Transfer the browned tofu to a cooling rack (it will remain crispy for a few hours, but will become chewy and lose its crispness if refrigerated).

 

Notes:

For extra flavor, toss the sliced tofu in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil and let stand for a few minutes before coating with cornstarch and frying.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 174
Calories from fat 96
Calories from saturated fat 9.1
Total Fat 10.7 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.9 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 333 mg
Potassium 194 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11.1 g
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
Sugars 1.5 g
Protein 9.3 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 0.6

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Appetizer
Lunch
Main
Side
Snack




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