Ingredients
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1 1/2 - 3
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Directions
The Best Pan-Fried Tofu, I have had MANY people ask me how I pan fry my tofu and get it so crispy and firm There are a few reasons why:-) First I either use a non-stick or cast iron pan, I don’t overcrowd the surface, I drain my tofu REALLY well, use only extra firm Chinese style and MOST important of all, I leave it undisturbed while cooking and this allows the golden crust we all love on pan-fried tofu to develop! Please find detailed instructions below on how to make the best pan-fried tofu ever!, Perfect!
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Steps
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1
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Take Your Block of Tofu and Wrap It in Several Layers of Paper Towels. |
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Done
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Gently Press the Tofu With Your Hands or Against the Counter Top to Release the Liquid. This Will Take About a Minute. |
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Done
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Slice the Tofu Into Pieces About 1/2 an Inch Thick. |
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4
Done
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Set Tofu Aside. |
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Done
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If You Are Using a Non-Stick Pan Heat It Slightly on Medium-High Heat (about 30 Seconds) Before Adding Oil. |
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Done
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If You Are Using a Cast Iron Pan, Please Heat For About 1 Minute to 1 1/2 Minutes on Medium-High Heat. Cast Iron Is Very Thick and You Want the Pan to Be Heated Evenly Before Adding the Tofu. |
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Add Oil to Heated Pan. |
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Gently Spread Oil Over the Entire Surface of the Pan. |
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Done
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Set the Tofu Pieces in the Pan, Leaving Ample Room Between Them. They Should Sizzle When Placed in the Oil. Sprinkle the Tops With Salt and a Little Cayenne Pepper. |
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Done
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Now, the Most Important Step Is -- Leave Them Alone For About 6 or 7 Minutes. Just Gently Shake Them to Make Sure They Don't Stick to the Pan. Do not Turn Them or Agitate Them in Any Other Way. When You See a Golden Crust Beginning to Creep Its Way Up the Sides of the Slices, Turn Them and Spice the Other Side. Add More Oil If the Pan Seems Too Dry. |
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Done
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the Second Side Will Only Take About 4 Minutes to Cook. |
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Done
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When They Are Evenly Browned Take Them Out of the Pan and Place Them on Paper Towels to Drain. |
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13
Done
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These Are Very Simply Seasoned and Basic and Can Now Be Used Any Way You Like. I Like These With Steamed Broccoli and Peanut Sauce -- or in a Sandwich With Grilled Peppers and Mushrooms and Aioli -- or Just Eaten With Ketchup:-). |
