Pressing and frying tofu

The basis for crispy tofu

Active: 15 min Waiting time: 30 min 190 kcal per person 13 g protein per person Basics

Protein source: tofu · Carb source: none

nut-free

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Ingredients for 4 people

  • 400 g firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 10 tbsp soy sauce
  • 10 tbsp cornflour, optional, for an extra crust

Method

  1. Take the tofu out of the packaging and let it drain.
  2. Wrap the block in kitchen paper, put a chopping board on it and something heavy on top. Leave for 30 min.
  3. Cut the tofu into 2 cm cubes.
  4. Mix the cubes with the soy sauce and, if you like, the cornflour.
  5. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the tofu for 8 min, until all sides are golden brown. Do not turn too often.

Pressing and frying tofu

Tip

Smoked tofu does not need pressing, it is already firm.

Keeps for 3 days in the fridge

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