Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu Recipe
Jun 28, 2011 2:31 pm
Make your tofu crispy, like a vegetarian bacon
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Pan-frying tofu gives you crisp, almost bacon-like bites without a lot of extra oil. For super-crunchy, chiplike wafers, slice the tofu as thinly as you can. If you want a crisp-tender texture, cut thicker pieces. In addition to being added to hot dishes, tofu prepared like this is great for sandwiches, salads, and simple saucing.
How To Cook Everything Vegetarian, by Mark Bittman
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 to 3 tablespoons neutral oil
1 to 2 pounds tofu, sliced crosswise 1/4 to 1 inch thick and patted dry
salt
Directions:
- Put the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, slide in the tofu, taking care not to overcrowd the slices (you’ll have to work in batches).
- Cook until the bottoms are crisp and golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook the other side. As they finish, transfer them to paper towels and sprinkle with salt if you like. Use immediately or cool, wrap, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
If you like this vegetarian bite check out our grilled watermelon salad recipe.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
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