Description
A deliciously crispy and flavorful dish featuring firm tofu, marinated in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut it into cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the tofu cubes in the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the marinated tofu and toss gently to coat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu cubes to the pan and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the tofu and serve hot.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the tofu longer than 15 minutes. Avoid crowding the pan while frying to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, vegan, crispy, soy sauce, garlic, easy recipe
