Fried Tofu with Chilli Oil Recipe
If you are looking for easy tofu recipes to include in your diet, then this the dish. It is simple basic fried tofu topped with chilli oil, scallions. Super simple, but filling and addictive when served hot. This makes a great ramen or rice bowl topping.
Ingredients
- 200 grams Extra Firm Tofu
- Sunflower Oil for deep frying
For Serving
- 6 tablespoon Chilli Oil
- 6 tablespoon Scallions (Green Onions) chopped finely
Instructions
- Unwrap tofu from its packaging. Wrap the tofu in paper towel. Place a weight on top and leave it to strain for 15 minutes. This step removes any excess moisture from the tofu.
- I am using 200 grams block of extra firm tofu. Cut it into 6 chunky pieces.
- Heat oil for deep frying. Once the oil is hot, drop tofu cubes into the oil. Fry the tofu for 3 to 4 minutes on each sides. It will get golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried tofu from oil and place on some paper towel. Let the excess oil drip off.
- Now to serve the fried tofu. Place the fried tofu cubes on a serving place. Top with 1 tablespoon of chilli oil and spring onions. Serve this dish immediately. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Fried Tofu with Chilli Oil Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
432
% Daily Value*
Fat
44
g
68
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
13
g
Monounsaturated Fat
27
g
Sodium
66
mg
3
%
Potassium
204
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
179
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.