CRISPY TOFU WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR SAUCE
Inspired by McDonald's Chicken McNuggets dipped in sweet-and-sour sauce - a classic combination that debuted nationwide in 1983 - this tofu appetizer gets its inexorable crunch from potato starch. Pan-fried until shatteringly crisp, pressed tofu, cut into cute little rectangles, eats a lot like Chicken McNuggets and cooks up gorgeously every time. But the true joy of a nugget lies in the dipping, and this recipe stars a totally chill, no-cook sweet-and-sour sauce. Apricot preserves provide fruity sweetness as well as body, and rice vinegar, soy sauce and onion powder add savoriness.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories snack, finger foods, vegetables, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Press the tofu: Wrap the block of tofu in a clean tea towel, and place on a cutting board. Weigh down the tofu with a sheet pan topped with something heavy, such as a large skillet, cans or books, until the tea towel is soaked, about 30 minutes.
- While the tofu is pressed, prep the zucchini: Halve the zucchini crosswise, then cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks. Finally, cut each plank lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick "fries." Place the zucchini fries in a large colander set over a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, and toss until evenly coated. Set aside to drain.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a measuring cup, stir together the apricot preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 2 teaspoons water until smooth. Transfer to a small dish for dipping, and set aside.
- Slice the pressed tofu in half horizontally, and cut each of those halves into 8 rectangular pieces, creating 16 nuggets total. Directly on the cutting board, season the tofu with 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, smearing each piece around to catch all the seasonings.
- In a large bowl, toss to combine the potato starch and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Place the tofu in the starch, and gently toss with your hands until each piece is evenly coated.
- Fry the tofu: Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and add a thin layer of oil, enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the tofu in a single layer, and cook, flipping a couple of times, until lightly golden on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the cooked tofu to a towel-lined plate to drain, and season it with salt to taste.
- To serve, transfer the tofu and zucchini to a large platter, and serve alongside the dipping sauce.
SOUTHERN FRIED TOFU WITH SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the sweet potatoes with the vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet. Bake, flipping halfway through, until lightly browned and tender, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk the buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow dish. Add the tofu, turning to coat; marinate 10 minutes. Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a bowl; set aside. Whisk the flour, the remaining 1 tablespoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of the marinade to make clumps.
- Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Dip the tofu in the flour mixture, turning to coat, dip back in the marinade, then re-dip in the flour to coat with the clumpy bits; transfer to a plate. Fry the tofu in two batches, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 3 minutes. Transfer to a rack; season with salt. Serve with the sweet potatoes, coleslaw and ketchup sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 1100 milligrams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams
SWEET & SOUR TOFU
Enjoy our sweet and sour tofu for one. With pineapple, red pepper, onion and Chinese flavourings, it's vegan and healthy, delivering three of your 5-a-day
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat half the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the tofu and fry for 5 mins, turning regularly, until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan over a high heat. Fry the onion, pepper and garlic for 5-6 mins, or until the veg begins to soften. Add the pineapple, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and 50ml water, and simmer for 1 min, or until slightly reduced. Stir the tofu back into the pan.
- Cook the basmati rice following pack instructions. Serve the tofu in bowls with the rice and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
CRISPY FRIED TOFU
Deep-fried tofu that is crisp and golden brown on the outside and amazingly white and soft on the inside! Serve with your favorite Asian dish or dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to several days or freeze for several weeks.
Provided by Sarah Dipity
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wrap tofu in a clean towel and place onto a plate. Set another plate on top, and place a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for about 20 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch by 2-inch chunks. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt onto one slide; flip over and sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon on the other.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. To test if the oil is ready, dip a chopstick or wooden spoon in it; if bubbles rise, it is ready. If the oil smokes, it is too hot.
- Gently place 5 to 8 pieces of tofu at a time in hot oil using metal tongs. Be very careful as oil may splatter; use a splatter guard if possible. Fry tofu until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drain tofu on a plate lined with several paper towels. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 296.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
FRIED TOFU WITH SWEET AND SOUR DIPPING SAUCE
This recipe uses the fried tofu cubes you can find in Asian markets. It requires very little work and can be prepared in minutes. I generally serve the tofu at room temperature rather than warm because the sauce, unlike most commercially prepared sweet and sour sauces, is much more sour than sweet! If you can't find fried tofu cubes, feel free to fry your own using a recipe like #101891.
Provided by Samsara
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat water over medium high heat. Once water begins to boil, add the tofu. This will rinse the frying oil off and bring the tofu to room temperature. Boil for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove tofu from the water and drain the saucepan. Place tofu on a towel to dry.
- Return the saucepan to the stove and add the vinegar, sugar, and salt to it. Simmer until it reaches a slightly syrupy consistency, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and add remaining ingrediants. Serve in a small dipping bowl alongside tofu.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.3, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 310.5, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 28.4, Protein 21.3
CRISPY SWEET AND SOUR BAKED TOFU
I once was at a restaurant in Toronto that served Southern Fried Tofu - crispy tofu slices with a tangy sauce on top and I have been on the hunt for a recipe to make it myself. I also wanted to create something that was baked, not fried - reducing fat content for a healthier meal. This recipe is as close as I could get and is really yummy. It's a fave for my family - kids love it too.
Provided by country girl kim
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove tofu from package. Place between paper towels or tea towels and put a moderately heavy book on top for 30 minutes to press out the water.
- Slice into 9 slices, cutting each in half (18 pieces).
- Beat egg with water and set aside.
- Combine wheat germ, flour and breadcrumbs and set aside.
- Dip each piece of tofu into egg mixture and then gently press into crumb mixture, covering well. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350' for 30 minutes, turning once.
- While tofu is cooking, mix sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch/water into a small saucepan and whisk over medium heat until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Add cornstarch mixture and whisk until the sauce thickens. When thick, turn off heat and set aside.
- When tofu is cooked, pour sauce on top and gently toss or use spoon to coat. Sauce should be thick and sticky....
- Top with sesame seeds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 1179.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 19.8, Protein 30.2
SWEET AND SOUR TOFU
An easy and zingy sweet and sour stir-fry. If you're not sure if you like tofu, try this!
Provided by polaris
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place tofu between 2 plates. Place a weight on the top plate to press water out of tofu. Let sit, draining off water occasionally, 1 to 2 hours.
- Slice tofu into chunky, bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute tofu until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu and set aside.
- Whisk pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, tamari, and salt together in the same pan. Stir constantly over medium heat until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion; reduce heat to low. Cook until onion and peppers are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add tofu and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 557.8 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
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