Fried Tofu
Servings: 4 people
- 16 ounces (500 grams) firm tofu
- 4 tablespoons (35 grams) cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons (1½ teaspoons) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
- 1¼ teaspoons (1¼ teaspoon) salt
- ⅛ teaspoon (⅛ teaspoon) black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon (⅛ teaspoon) chili powder or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) olive oil or more as needed
- Break a 16 ounces firm tofu block apart with your hands into bite-sized chunks or cut it into bite-size cubes. Add to a large mixing bowl.Avoid pressing or drying the tofu.
- In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1½ teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1¼ teaspoons salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon chili powder.Add the spice mix to the tofu and toss gently, by hand or with a spoon, until the tofu is coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet.Add the tofu on a single layer and fry on medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, turning it every 3 minutes, until golden brown. Add more oil if the pan gets dry.
- Serve your crispy pan-fried tofu with a dip of choice. We recommend peanut sauce or marinara sauce.
