Dishes made from tofu are always delicious and diverse, aren’t they? Today, let’s refresh the family’s menu with 2 tempting recipes for fried dishes made from tofu that are hard to resist. Cook and let’s get started!
1. Fried Tofu with Lemongrass
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Tofu with Lemongrass Serves 2
Tofu 4 pieces (cut into small pieces) Lemongrass 2 stalks Cooking oil 100 ml Salt 1 teaspoon Ground pepper 1/3 teaspoon
Product Information
- You can use the AVA AF358T 4-liter air fryer with a power of 1400W to fry tofu.
- The pot has Rapid Air heating technology, which helps reduce fat content by up to 80%. In addition, the pot has 7 preset cooking functions and can be cleaned with a dishwasher for convenience.
Tools Required
Air fryer, frying pan, knife, cutting board, plate.
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How to Make Fried Tofu with Lemongrass
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Prepare Lemongrass
Take 1 stalk of lemongrass, wash it clean, and shred it into small pieces. Place a frying pan on the stove, add 100ml of cooking oil, heat over medium heat until the oil is hot, then add the shredded lemongrass and fry for about 2 minutes until the lemongrass is evenly golden, then turn off the heat.
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Marinate the tofu
You take the remaining lemongrass, place it on a cutting board, and chop it finely with a knife.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper along with the chopped lemongrass into a bowl and mix well for the lemongrass to absorb the flavor, then marinate each piece of tofu.
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Make fried lemongrass tofu
First, you arrange the marinated tofu with chopped lemongrass in the basket of the air fryer. Then spray a layer of cooking oil around the tofu, close the basket in the fryer, and set the frying temperature to 170 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
When the tofu is done frying, take it out and place it on a plate. Finally, add the fried lemongrass on top to garnish it for a fragrant finish, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final product
The fried lemongrass tofu will have the characteristic aroma of lemongrass. The tofu outside is golden and crispy while the inside is attractively soft and creamy. You can enjoy it with fresh vegetables along with chili soy sauce or lime pepper, both are wonderful.
2. Fried Tofu with Salted Egg Yolk
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Tofu with Salted Egg Yolk Serves 2
White Tofu 200 gr Salted Duck Eggs 3 eggs Frying Flour 70 gr Chopped Green Onions 20 gr Green Onion Bulbs 1 teaspoon (chopped) Cooking Oil 1/2 cup (rice cup)
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How to Cook Fried Tofu with Salted Egg Yolk
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Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the tofu briefly with water and then use a clean cloth to dry the outside of the tofu. Place it on a clean cutting board and use a knife to cut the tofu into small square pieces.
Next, put each small square piece of tofu into a bowl containing 70gr of frying flour and coat the tofu evenly with the flour.
Separate the salted egg yolks and place them in a small bowl. Place in a steamer and steam for about 5 – 7 minutes until the eggs are cooked.
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Fry tofu with salted egg
You place a pan on the stove and add 1/2 cup of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the tofu and fry until golden brown on all sides. Then, you take the tofu out and place it in a basket to drain the oil.
Place another pan on the stove and add 1 teaspoon of finely chopped green onion to sauté until fragrant. When the green onion is aromatic, add the steamed salted egg yolk and stir-fry. Use chopsticks to mash the egg yolk in the pan and continue cooking.
When the egg starts to boil, add the tofu and stir well. Continue to cook for about 3 – 5 more minutes until the egg thickens and coats the tofu, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The dish has the distinctive salty flavor of salted eggs, combined with the buttery and soft taste of tofu. This recipe will make your taste buds sing.
How to choose good white tofu
- To select a good piece of tofu without gypsum, choose those that are ivory white, avoiding yellowish or yellow pieces.
- Choose pieces that feel light in hand and smooth; these are good tofu pieces.
- Fresh and pure tofu will have a characteristic fragrant smell, while tofu containing impurities will have a faint smell like lime.
- When cooking pure tofu, it will have the fragrant, rich smell of soybeans. Tofu with impurities will have a slightly bitter taste.
Tips for frying crispy, puffed tofu
- To make the tofu crispy when frying, you must first soak the tofu in warm water with salt for about 7 – 10 minutes at a ratio of 4 water – 1/4 salt.
- After that, let the tofu drain and put it in the freezer refrigerator for about 15 – 20 minutes before cutting it into small pieces. You should ensure the tofu is very dry or use a towel to dry it so that it doesn’t splatter oil while frying.
- If not used for vegetarian dishes, you should fry the tofu in fat to make it crispier and tastier.
- When frying tofu, you should heat the pan before adding the cooking oil; only add the tofu to fry when the oil is hot. Do not let the oil get too hot, as the tofu can easily burn, and if the oil is not hot enough, the tofu will stick to the pan.
- You should fry the tofu in enough oil to submerge 1/3 – 1/2 of the tofu piece. Fry over medium heat and wait for one side of the tofu to turn golden before flipping it to avoid breaking.
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So you have pocketed 2 delicious and unique ways to make fried tofu with lemongrass and salted egg fried tofu to change up your family meal. Wishing you success. If you have any questions about the steps above, please comment below for TasteVN to answer!
