Source: Nelea Reazanteva, AdobeStockSoy cheese tofu is an excellent vegan alternative to meat and an essential ingredient in Asian cuisine. When fried, tofu pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or vegetable salads. Check out 15 of the best recipes in our selection!
1. Fried Tofu in Marinade
Source: pinterest.comTofu can be fried equally well in a regular pan or on a grill.
You will need: 500 g tofu, 2-3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, chili flakes, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into cubes and finely chop the garlic. Mix all other ingredients, except sesame seeds. Pour over the tofu and let it marinate in this mixture for 30-40 minutes. After that, fry it in a small amount of oil until golden brown and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
2. Fried Tofu in Soy-Honey Sauce
Source: cookpad.comWe recommend serving with fresh herbs and vegetables.
You will need: 500 g tofu, 50 g cornstarch, 60 ml soy sauce, 20 ml honey, 2-3 cloves garlic, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into serving pieces, coat in cornstarch with spices, and fry on both sides until golden brown. Mix soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic, pour over the tofu, gently stir, and cook for another 1 minute.
3. Fried Tofu with Vegetables
Source: mirtesen.ruA quick and easy recipe with a ready-made vegetable mix and sauce.
You will need: 600 g tofu, 400 g vegetable mix, 25 g ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 50 g cornstarch, 50 ml sweet and sour sauce, 3 green onion stalks, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into cubes, mix with half of the sweet and sour sauce, and let sit for 10 minutes. Then fry on all sides and set aside.
Mince the ginger, garlic, and the white part of the green onions. Sauté them for a few seconds, then add the vegetables and the remaining marinade from the tofu. Cook everything for 4-5 minutes over high heat, stirring. Add the tofu to the vegetables, add the remaining sauce, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. Heat for another 1-2 minutes.
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4. Fried Tofu with Tamari Sauce
Source: ok.ruTamari resembles soy sauce and is often used as a substitute.
You will need: 500 g tofu, 4 tbsp corn flour, 3 tbsp sesame oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1.5-2 tbsp tamari sauce, 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic, mix them with tamari, chili sauce, and heated sesame oil. Cut the tofu, coat it in corn flour, and fry lightly in a pan. Then pour in the onion dressing, stir, and cook for a few more minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds when serving.
5. Japanese-Style Fried Tofu in Soy Sauce
Source: dzen.ruIf desired, add a handful of any other vegetables to taste.
You will need: 350 g tofu, 150 g bell pepper, 200 g carrots, 120 g onion, 4-5 tbsp potato starch, 8 tbsp soy sauce, 1.5-2 cups water, sesame seeds, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut the tofu and coat it in starch, fry on both sides until golden brown, and set aside. In the same pan, fry the coarsely chopped vegetables, stirring.
Mix water, soy sauce, and the remaining starch until smooth. Add the tofu to the vegetables and pour in the sauce. Stir, season to taste, and cook everything together for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Sprinkle the finished dish with sesame seeds.
6. Fried Tofu with Sake
Source: AdobeStockInstead of sake, you can also use your favorite sweet wine for the marinade.
You will need: 500 g tofu, 1 shallot, 4 green onion stalks, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1.5 tbsp sake, 1 tsp sesame oil, chili flakes, sesame seeds, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into cubes, fry in vegetable oil until golden, and set aside. Mince both types of onion and fry them in the same pan where the tofu was cooked. Mix soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, chili flakes, honey, and sake. Pour this dressing over the onions and heat for 1-2 minutes over medium heat. Then add the fried tofu to the resulting sauce, cook for another 1 minute, and remove from heat. Drizzle the dish with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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7. Breaded Fried Tofu
Source: pinterest.comA little lemon zest adds a special touch to the marinade!
You will need: 400 g tofu, 100 g breadcrumbs, 100 ml soy sauce, 4 tsp honey, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp ground ginger, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, honey, zest, and ginger. Cut the tofu into cubes, marinate for 1 hour in this mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs. Fry the tofu in a pan on all sides until golden brown.
8. Fried Tofu in Tomato Sauce
Source: liveinternet.ruClassic tomato sauce will be very appropriate when cooking tofu.
You will need: 200 g tofu, 200 g canned tomatoes (in their own juice), 1/2 onion, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Cut and fry the tofu until golden brown, then set aside. Sauté the minced onion until soft, add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, and spices to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes, add the fried tofu, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
9. Spicy Fried Tofu
Source: ok.ruAdjust the amount of chili and garlic to your liking.
You will need: 500 g tofu, 4-5 shallots, 2-3 chili peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 25 g ginger root, 50 g green onions, 50 g corn flour, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 40 g butter, 40 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the shallots, garlic, ginger, and chili. Place them in heated vegetable oil, add sugar and soy sauce. Fry everything together for just 1 minute, stirring, and remove from heat. Cut the tofu, coat it in corn flour, and fry in butter until golden brown. Then add the tofu to the spicy sauté along with chopped green onions, stir, and serve.
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10. Fried Tofu in Chili Sauce
Source: dzen.ruAnother great fried tofu recipe with readily available ingredients.
You will need: 500 g tofu, 3 tbsp cornstarch, 4 cloves garlic, 50 ml soy sauce, 50 ml water, 2 tsp honey, 5-10 ml chili sauce, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into cubes, coat in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and fry until golden brown. Separately mix the minced garlic, remaining starch, and all other ingredients. Pour the resulting sauce over the fried tofu, mix thoroughly, and heat everything together for another 1 minute.
11. Fried Tofu with Green Beans
Source: asianinspirations.com.auTraditionally, sprinkle the finished dish with sesame seeds or chopped herbs.
You will need: 400 g tofu, 250 g green beans, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 5 tbsp soy sauce, sesame oil.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into cubes and marinate it in soy sauce for 20 minutes. Blanch the green beans in boiling water. Mince and fry the garlic with ginger in sesame oil, then remove them from the pan, fry the tofu and set aside. Fry the bell pepper with green beans in the same pan, stirring. Add the tofu, stir, and remove from heat.
12. Fried Tofu with Mushrooms
Source: liveinternet.ruYou can use champignons, oyster mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, or other mushrooms.
You will need: 400 g tofu, 200 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mince and fry the onion with garlic until soft, add the sliced mushrooms and fry until the moisture evaporates. Then add the tofu cubes and fry for a few more minutes, stirring. Season to taste, pour in the soy sauce, and cook until the dish is ready.
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13. Fried Tofu in Batter
Source: flickr.comA non-vegan but very interesting cooking recipe.
You will need: 400 g tofu, 1 egg, 120 g flour, 2 tbsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into cubes or slices, marinate in soy sauce for 20 minutes. Whisk the egg with flour until smooth. Dip the tofu in this batter and fry in a pan until golden brown.
14. Fried Tofu in Oyster Sauce
Source: misotasty.comFor more piquancy, use a little ginger or hot red pepper.
You will need: 600 g tofu, 1.5-2 cups water, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp rice vinegar.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into cubes and fry until golden. Mix all other ingredients into a smooth sauce, pour over the tofu, bring to a boil, and simmer everything together for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
15. Fried Tofu with Eggplant
Source: pinterest.comTofu and eggplant perfectly complement each other in taste and texture.
You will need: 250 g tofu, 250 g eggplant, 1/2 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce, sesame seeds, herbs.
Preparation: Cut and fry the tofu until golden brown, set aside. Separately cut and fry the eggplant with bell pepper and garlic until soft. Add sugar, soy and oyster sauces, mix thoroughly, and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the fried tofu to the vegetables, cook for another 1 minute, remove from heat, and sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and herbs.