Pan Fried Tofu
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Pan Fried Tofu, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 block firm tofu (14 oz / 396 g per block) ((or medium firm), slice to 1/2” (1 cm) thick pieces (*Footnote 1))
- • 1/3 cup cornflour
- • 1 egg (beaten)
- • 3 tablespoons water
- • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- • 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- • 2 tablespoons ketchup
- • 1 teaspoon sugar
- • 1 teaspoon cornflour
- • 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 1 spring onions (sliced (for garnish))
Preparation Steps
Gently pat tofu dry with paper towels and transfer onto a tray (or large plate). Add the cornflour to a small bowl and the beaten egg to a separate bowl. Set on the side of the tofu.
Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. One piece at a time, dip the tofu into the cornflour to coat both sides, then into the beaten egg. Immediately transfer to the frying pan for pan frying. Cook until both sides turn golden brown. Transfer the cooked tofu pieces onto a big plate. Add more oil if needed until all the tofu pieces are cooked.
Add the sauce to the pan and cook until thickens. Add back the tofu. Stir very carefully to coat the tofu well. Add the spring onions. Transfer everything to a plate and serve hot as a main dish.