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    "home" » Recipes » MAIN DISHES

    Crispy Spicy Tofu

    March 7, 2022 by Sophie Leave a Comment

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    Here’s the Easiest Tofu Recipe you will ever find. you can make this Spicy Crispy Tofu in 15 minutes.

    To be honest, I even hesitated before sharing this recipe on the blog because I thought it was not really a recipe! But as I make this tofu every week I told myself that you would surely like to have this delicious express recipe.

    top view to the crispy and spicy tofu, serve in a bowl with rice and bokchoy.

    The taste and texture of the Crispy Spicy Tofu are so perfect that I just salivate just to think about it. Honestly, I think this is my favorite way to prepare tofu. Versatile, you can accompany this tofu with a good salad, with fried rice, or simply with the vegetables of your choice.

    Have you ever wondered how restaurant chefs make such mouth-watering tofu dishes? The secret is to press the water out of the tofu to remove the moisture before marinating or frying it.

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    You’d be surprised with how healthy tofu is. Tofu is made from 100% soy. It can come in silken, soft, firm, and extra firm in texture. It has many health benefits, for example, decreasing your chances of osteoporosis and promoting healthy bone growth. Tofu has properties to help with memory and is great for promoting healthy brain function. Tofu is rich in calcium, manganese, copper, selenium, protein, phosphorous, omega-3 fats, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1.

    The ingredients

    all the ingredients you need to make the recipe
    • Firm or extra firm tofu
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Oil
    • Sriracha sauce
    • Sesame seeds
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    See recipe card for quantities

    Step by step instructions

    tofu in a skillet ready to cook.
    tofu cooked in a skillet.

    In a cast iron (ideally) over medium-high heat add the olive oil, tofu, and spices. Cook for 10 minutes until tofu is browned and crisp. Serve and Enjoy!

    FAQ'S

    How can each type of tofu get used?

    I recommend buying organic, non-GMO whenever possible for the best quality

    Silken – Silken tofu gets mainly used in dressings for salads or desserts.
    Soft – Soft tofu can get used in many different dessert dishes such as cheesecakes and mousses. It even can be used for smoothies as a thickener.
    Firm – When it comes to firm tofu, firm is mainly used as an alternative for meat products and can be baked, fried, deep-fried, and even boiled.
    Extra Firm – Extra-firm tofu is another soy product that gets used to replace meat. It can be cooked in most methods like grilling, broiling, pan-frying, deep-frying, and can even get crumbed to give the appearance of grounded meat.

    What happens if you don't press tofu?

    You can technically still cook and eat tofu that has not been pressed but it will not absorb flavor as much and the texture will be softener.

    How long can I keep the tofu after it's been cooked

    You can keep the tofu for about 4 days in the fridge, you can also freeze it for 3 months.

    Close up of top view to the crispy and spicy tofu, serve in a bowl with rice and bokchoy
    close up cube of tofu with wood sticks

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    THE EASIEST TOFU RECIPE

    The easiest tofu recipe you will ever found. To be honest, I even hesitated before sharing it on the blog because I thought it was not really a recipe! But as I make this tofu every week a I told myself that you would surely like it to have a delicious express tofu recipe also.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course main dish
    Cuisine asian
    Servings 4
    Calories 96 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 block (14oz) extra firm tofu cut in cubes about ½ inch
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and Pepper to taste
    • Sriracha Sauce to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a cast iron (ideally) over medium high heat add the olive oil, tofu and spices.Cook for 10 minutes until tofu is browned and crisp.Serve and Enjoy !

    Notes

    • You can keep the tofu for about 4 days in the fridge, you can also freeze it for 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword easy, tofu
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    Hi, I'm Sophie! Passionate about cooking, I love to create recipes with simple and affordable ingredients. No prerequisite in cooking is necessary to make my recipes, everyone will find pleasure in cooking and eating!

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