Fried tofu: How to make it perfectly crispy
gg Tofu (firm; e.g. from an Asian grocery store)
Ingredients · Servings 4
- 400 g Tofu
- Salt
- 500 ml peanut oil
- 50 g cornstarch
Method · 30 min
- Cut the tofu into approximately 2.5 cm cubes. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of salt and let drain on kitchen paper for 10 minutes.
- Heat peanut oil in a pot. Pat the tofu pieces dry, mix them with cornstarch in a bowl, and shake off any excess starch. Fry the tofu in batches for 10 minutes each and drain on paper towels.
