Crispy on the outside and tender inside, spicy fried tofu bursts with flavor from garlic and Thai chilies, making it a savory treat you can't resist.
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2servings
Calories 250kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog
Ingredients
1packagefirm tofu (16 oz),drained
Canola Oil for frying
3/4tspsalt
1tspground white pepper
1tspsugar
4clovesgarlic,minced
3Thai chilies,red or green, chopped
2large green onionschopped
Instructions
Mix the white pepper, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cut the tofu into rectangles, about 1/2 inch thick, 1 inch wide and 2 inches long.
Pat the tofu pieces dry. Make sure to get as much of the moisture out as possible.
Pour canola oil into a wok or saucepan, about 1/2 inch thick (enough to submerge the tofu). Heat the oil over high heat.
Fry the tofu pieces in batches. making sure not to overcrowd. Move the tofu around so it does not stick to the pan. Continue to fry until brown, about 2 minutes.
Drain all but 2 tbsp of oil from the pan. Reheat the pan and add the green onions, chilies, and green onions. Cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
Add the tofu, ground seasoning mixture, and garlic mixture into a large bowl. Toss to coat.