Vietnamese-Style Crispy Fried Tofu

Ingredients

• firm tofu (Cut into moderately sized pieces; press flat with a spatula. It is fine if the tofu cracks.)
• 1 tbsp flour (Sprinkle into the oil and stir to distribute.)
• cooking oil (Add to the pan for deep-frying. The source does not provide a quantity.)
• sweet and sour sauce (Optional, for dipping; use according to preference.)
• chili sauce (Optional; you may also use another sauce of your choice. Use according to preference.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the firm tofu into moderately sized pieces.

2. 2

   Use a spatula to press each piece of tofu directly until flat. It is fine if the tofu cracks during pressing; the cracks are the key to making it crispy later.

3. 3

   Add the cooking oil to a pan and preheat it slightly.

4. 4

   Sprinkle 1 tbsp of flour into the oil and stir to distribute it evenly.

5. 5

   Once the oil is slightly preheated, place the flattened tofu pieces into the pan one at a time.

6. 6

   Do not flip the tofu immediately. It may initially stick slightly to the bottom of the pan; continue frying until the surface is browned and firm.

7. 7

   When the tofu is browned, firm, and no longer sticking to the bottom of the pan, flip it. Continue frying until the other side is also browned and crispy, allowing the hot oil to fry evenly into the cracks in the tofu. The source does not specify the exact oil temperature or frying time.

8. 8

   Once fried, serve immediately, or serve with sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, or another sauce of your choice for dipping.

Notes

The source does not provide the exact quantity of firm tofu or cooking oil, nor does it specify the oil temperature, frying time, or type of pan used; prepare enough cooking oil for the amount of tofu in the pan. According to the video, this method originates from Vietnamese cuisine.

Nutrition per serving

• snack
• vegetarian
• deep-fried
• crispy
• tofu
• Vietnamese-style
• dipping sauce