Fried Tofu With Tangy Chilli Dressing

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 15
Fried tofu with tangy chilli dressing
in Vegan

Prep

35 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g firm silken tofu
1 cup flour , for coating
2 tablespoons vegetable oil , for shallow frying
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic
1 pinch salt
1 pinch sugar
1 teaspoon ground chili paste ( to taste )
2 tablespoons water , to mix sauce with

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
260
Sugar
2g
Fat
14g
Fried tofu with tangy chilli dressing is a popular vegan dish that originated from Southeast Asia. The dish is often served as an appetizer or as a side dish to a larger meal. The texture of the tofu is firm and crispy, while the tangy chilli dressing provides a strong, spicy kick that is highly addictive. This dish has become increasingly popular in other parts of the world and can now be found in many vegan and Asian cuisine restaurants. Try it out at home to enjoy a vegan take on a classic dish.

Instructions

1.Drain the tofu from its packaging and wrap it in a clean dishcloth or paper towel. Place a heavy object on top of it to squeeze out excess water, doing this for 30 minutes.
2.Once the tofu is dry, slice it into 1 cm thick pieces, then set aside.
3.In a shallow dish, mix the flour with a pinch of salt. Coat each side of the tofu slices with the flour mixture.
4.Heat up 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Shallow fry each side of the tofu slices until golden brown, or around 2-3 minutes on each side.
5.In a mixing bowl, mix together the rice wine vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar, and ground chilli paste. Add in 2 tablespoons of water and mix until the dressing is smooth.
6.Serve the fried tofu with the tangy chilli dressing drizzled on top.

PROS

This dish is vegan and gluten-free as long as you use a gluten-free flour.
It is high in protein and tastes delicious when paired with the tangy chilli dressing.

CONS

Frying the tofu makes it high in calories and fat.
People who are allergic to soy may want to avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tofu is a great source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids that humans need. It is also a good source of iron, calcium, and magnesium. The chilli paste in this recipe can provide health benefits such as pain relief and reducing inflammation. Rice wine vinegar contains acetic acid which can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.

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