FRIED TOFU

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Press the tofu to get rid of as much water as possible.
  2. 2Press the tofu to get rid of as much water as possible.
  3. 3Press the tofu to get rid of as much water as possible.
  4. 4Cut the tofu into cubes.
  5. 5Cut the tofu into cubes.
  6. 6Cut the tofu into cubes.
  7. 7Season the tofu with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  8. 8Season the tofu with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  9. 9Season the tofu with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  10. 10Coat the tofu in tapioca starch or corn starch, tapping off any excess.
  11. 11Coat the tofu in tapioca starch or corn starch, tapping off any excess.
  12. 12Coat the tofu in tapioca starch or corn starch, tapping off any excess.
  13. 13Deep fry the tofu.
  14. 14Deep fry the tofu.
  15. 15Deep fry the tofu.
  16. 16Separate any tofu pieces that stick together.
  17. 17Separate any tofu pieces that stick together.
  18. 18Separate any tofu pieces that stick together.
  19. 19Remove the tofu when the outer shell is hard and crispy.
  20. 20Remove the tofu when the outer shell is hard and crispy.
  21. 21Remove the tofu when the outer shell is hard and crispy.
  22. 22Double fry the tofu for extra crispiness (optional).
  23. 23Double fry the tofu for extra crispiness (optional).
  24. 24Double fry the tofu for extra crispiness (optional).
  25. 25To make the dipping sauce, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, gochugaru, agave, and plum vinegar.
  26. 26To make the dipping sauce, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, gochugaru, agave, and plum vinegar.
  27. 27To make the dipping sauce, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, gochugaru, agave, and plum vinegar.
  28. 28Add scallion and toasted sesame seeds to the sauce.
  29. 29Add scallion and toasted sesame seeds to the sauce.
  30. 30Add scallion and toasted sesame seeds to the sauce.
  31. 31Taste the sauce.
  32. 32Taste the sauce.
  33. 33Taste the sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 block medium firm tofu
  • 1 block medium firm tofu
  • 1 block medium firm tofu
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Tapioca starch or corn starch
  • Tapioca starch or corn starch
  • Tapioca starch or corn starch
  • Minced garlic
  • Minced garlic
  • Minced garlic
  • Soy sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Chili powder (gochugaru)
  • Chili powder (gochugaru)
  • Chili powder (gochugaru)
  • Agave
  • Agave
  • Agave
  • Plum vinegar
  • Plum vinegar
  • Plum vinegar
  • Chopped scallion
  • Chopped scallion
  • Chopped scallion
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Tips

  • When frying, if something floats to the top, it's done.
  • Double frying is optional for extra crispy tofu.