Fried tofu with lemongrass and chili or lemongrass shake tofu is a dish that is no longer unfamiliar in family meals. Although simple, this fried dish still has an irresistible appeal due to the creamy, golden crispy tofu pieces combined with the spicy flavor of lemongrass and chili. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen today to see 3 ways to make delicious fried tofu with lemongrass and chili!
1. Fried tofu with lemongrass and chili
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried tofu with lemongrass and chili For 2 people
White tofu 400 gr (about 4 – 5 pieces) Lemongrass 7 stalks Fresh chili 10 pieces Cooking oil 130 ml
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How to cook Fried tofu with lemongrass and chili
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Prepare the ingredients
Rinse the tofu briefly with clean water, then drain. Next, use a knife to cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
Remove the roots and old leaves from the lemongrass, wash it clean, and chop it finely. Remove the stems from the chilies, wash them clean, and chop them finely.
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Fry the tofu
Place a pan on the stove, add 100ml of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then lower the heat and add the tofu to fry.
After about 3 minutes, when one side of the tofu is golden and crispy, use a pair of chopsticks to flip it to the other side to fry. Fry for about 15 minutes until the tofu is golden and evenly crispy, then turn off the heat and remove the tofu to drain the oil.
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Sauté lemongrass and chili
Place the pan back on the stove, add 30ml of the oil used to fry the tofu, and turn on the stove to medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add all the minced lemongrass and chili and sauté until fragrant over low heat. When the lemongrass and chili are fragrant, remove them and let them drain the oil.
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Final Product
Arrange the tofu on a plate, sprinkle the fried lemongrass and chili on top, and you can enjoy it right away.
The tofu is crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. The fragrant lemongrass and chili blend well into each piece of tofu, making it very appealing, don’t you think?
You can also serve it with sweet and sour dipping sauce for enhanced flavor. Show off your cooking skills and make it now!
2. Fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili (Recipe shared by a user)
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili (Recipe shared by a user) Serves 2
Tofu 200 gr Lemongrass 5 stalks Garlic 1 bulb Chili 2 pieces Soy sauce 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 100 ml Common spices a little (Sugar/ seasoning granules/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
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How to make Fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili (Recipe shared by users)
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying, rinse the tofu with clean water, cut it into rectangular pieces suitable for eating, and let it drain.
Peel the rough skin off the lemongrass, then wash it clean, and peel the garlic. After that, finely chop the lemongrass, garlic, and chili.
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Fry the tofu
First, place a non-stick pan on the stove and add 100ml of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the prepared tofu, keeping the heat medium, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Once done, remove it to a plate.
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Fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili
Next, you use the oil from frying to sauté minced garlic and lemongrass until they turn slightly golden, then add minced chili.
After that, add the fried tofu to the pan and season with 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and a little ground pepper.
Stir well for about 5 minutes so that the tofu absorbs the flavors, then adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
Note: If you want to make this dish vegetarian, use vegetarian seasoning and replace garlic with scallions. -
Final Product
The fried tofu with lemongrass and chili, when completed, has an eye-catching golden color of the fried tofu and a fragrant aroma of hot spices like lemongrass, garlic, and chili.
When enjoying it, you will find the outer layer of the tofu crispy, while the inside is soft, fragrant, and piping hot. The tofu is rich in spices, slightly spicy and sweet, making it incredibly great to eat with hot rice.
3. Lemongrass Tofu Shake (Recipe from the TikTok channel Vegan Kitchen XANH)
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lemongrass Tofu Shake (Recipe from the TikTok channel Vegan Kitchen XANH) Serves 2
Tofu 1 box Lemongrass 2 stalks Kaffir lime leaves 5 leaves Chili 1 piece Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Seasoning a little (yellow sugar; vegetarian fish sauce)
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How to prepare Lemongrass Tofu (Recipe from the TikTok channel Bếp chay XANH)
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the lemongrass, chili, and lime leaves with water and then slice them thinly.
Cut the tofu into 6 equal pieces.
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Fry the ingredients briefly
Heat oil in a pan, when the oil is hot, add the lemongrass, lime leaves, and chili to fry briefly, then remove to a bowl.
Next, use the same pan to fry the tofu, turning it evenly until it is golden and crispy, then remove and let it drain.
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Making Tofu with Lemongrass
Use the same pan to fry the tofu, pour the excess oil into a bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of vegetable butter. Once the butter melts, continue adding 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of vegetarian fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce. Stir well until the mixture dissolves and thickens.
Then add the golden fried tofu and stir well to soak the tofu in the sauce, finally add all the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, stir evenly and turn off the heat to finish.
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Final Product
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the lemongrass tofu is rich in flavor and pairs perfectly with hot rice. You should make this simple dish for the whole family right away!
How to Choose Delicious Tofu
- You should choose tofu pieces that have a natural off-white color and feel light when picked up.
- Tofu made from soybeans should feel soft, smooth, have good elasticity when touched, and should have a characteristic rich aroma when smelled.
- You should not buy pieces of tofu that are too hard, as they will feel heavy when lifted, which may indicate that this tofu has been mixed with gypsum during processing, which is not good for health.
- Do not purchase soft tofu that has been packaged, as they are very loose and contain a lot of water, making them easy to break apart, resulting in a non-crispy fried tofu dish.
- Absolutely avoid choosing pieces of tofu that are bright white, as this type of tofu has been chemically treated to look more appealing.
See more:
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- Irresistible spicy mushroom sauce tofu recipe
- 2 simple and delicious minced meat sauce tofu recipes
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Thus, TasteVN has guided you through 3 spicy lemongrass fried tofu recipes that are delicious and irresistible, and you can make this dish for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals. Wish you success!
*Refer to more delicious recipes from the TikTok channel Green Vegetarian Kitchen!
