Crispy Fried Tofu

By MissAlyssaG

Courtesy of freshtart.net

Ingredients

• 1 block firm tofu
• rice flour
• oil suitable for high heat frying (refined almond, safflower, peanut, etc.)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. mirin
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
• 2 scallions, sliced thin

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Drain liquid from tofu container, then wrap tofu in paper towels. Press down on the tofu to remove as much liquid as you can. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Dredge cubes in rice flour.

Pour oil 1/2-inch deep in a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. While oil heats, put garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, mirin, water, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and scallions in a small sauce pan. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes, then set aside.

When oil is hot, fry cubes until golden brown on one side. Using tongs, turn and brown on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve cubes with warm sauce for dipping.