Name: Deep Fried Crispy Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 blocks firm tofu, cut into three sections; 4 tbsp cornstarch; salt; oil for deep frying; chopped spring onions, to garnish; 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp minced garlic; 2 tsp ginger paste

Description

Deep Fried Crispy Tofu is a simple dish of cubed tofu deep fried to have a very crispy shell and moist soft insides, usually served with a dip of soy sauce and or vinegar.

Ingredients

Scale

Tofu

2 blocks firm tofu, cut into three sections
4 tbsp cornstarch
salt
oil for deep frying
chopped spring onions, to garnish

Dip

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp ginger paste

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Drain your tofu, gently press between two flat chopping blocks to remove excess water. Dry it with paper towel then coat it with cornstarch.
In medium high heat, add enough oil in the wok for deep frying, add a toothpick and once it stops bubbling then you are ready to cook your tofu.
Cook tofu in hot oil while occasionally stirring until golden brown. Remove from oil, drain well then place on serving platters.
Prepare you dip by combining all dip ingredients together in a small dipping sauce bowl, serve with tofu.