August 22, 2012

Fried Tofu

Serve up fried tofu on skewers with a dipping sauce or add to a vegetable stir fry or rice bowl.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Total:  20 min

Ingredients
1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed to drain excess liquid
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
peanut sauce or other dipping sauce
toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Directions
  1. Slice pressed tofu into squares, about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over high, and arrange tofu pieces so that they lie flat. 
  3. Fry for about 7-8 minutes until crispy, then flip to cook the other side, for another 7-8 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve on a skewer with a dipping sauce or add to a vegetable stir fry or rice bowl.

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