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Crispy Fried Tofu In 4 Easy Steps

Today we are making an easy dish, crispy fried tofu. There are only 4 easy steps and we use 5 main ingredients, and the best thing is that it is vegan. And gluten-free, too.
The 4 steps are:
1. Prepare the tofu
2. Prepare the batter
3. Prepare coating
4. Fry the tofu
5 Main Ingredients:
1. Tofu
2. Flours
3. Panko
4. 5 spice powder
5. Oil for deep frying
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Snack, starter
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Malaysian, Nyonya
Keyword: 5 spice powder, cheap, cornflour, tofu
Servings: 4 people
Cost: £2.80

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Drainer
  • Plates,
  • Bowls
  • Measuring cups,
  • Tongs
  • Kitchen towels

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 block Firm tofu around 400g - Cut into to strips
  • ¼ cup Plain flour
  • ¼ cup Corn flour
  • 1 cup Panko
  • ½ tsp 5 spice powder
  • or other spices if required
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 -3 cups Oil For frying
  • Sauces to serve: sweet chilli sauce BBQ, mayo, etc

Instructions

Method:

    Step1: Prepare the tofu

    • Drain the tofu.
    • Pat dry tofu and cut into strips. Pat dry again.
    • Season the strips with salt and pepper, or your favourite seasoning.

    Step 2: Prepare the batter

    • Mix the flours and some salt and pepper with about 150ml of water. It should.be a bit thick.
    • Mix well until no lumps and set aside

    Step 3: Prepare the coating

    • Mix the panko with the 5-spice powder, salt and pepper

    Step 4: Fry the tofu

    • Heat the cooking oil to180C.
    • Coat the tofu strips with the batter.
    • Remove and coat with the panko.
    • Deep-fry until golden brown.
    • Remove with a slotted spoon, drain and place on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
    • Serve with your favourite dips / sauces
    • Enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    Note:
    Alternatively, you can oven bake at 200.C until brown
    This is gluten-free and vegan, too.