Choosing the Best Tofu for Frying
First, select fresh tofu with signs of quality: a creamy white color, a subtle fragrant aroma, and made from pure soybeans. It shouldn’t feel too firm to the touch.
Rinse the tofu with diluted salt water and pat dry with a clean cloth or kitchen paper. Cut the tofu into rectangular or square pieces of a suitable size for frying and eating.
Frying: First Round
Heat up your choice of cooking oil or lard. A good indication of the right temperature is when you see small bubbles forming around a wooden chopstick inserted into the oil. Gently place the tofu pieces into the oil and fry over medium heat. Allow the tofu to cook undisturbed for a while, letting it slowly turn golden on all sides. If you’ve used minimal oil, gently shaking the pan can help release the tofu once it’s golden on one side; then, flip it over to cook the other side. In restaurants, deep frying in a wok is common, and chefs often use a large slotted spoon to quickly fry the tofu for a few minutes. Remove the tofu when it’s about 70% cooked and golden.
The Secret to Crispy Fried Tofu
Frying: The Right Amount of Oil
To achieve that crispy texture, shock the fried tofu by rinsing it under cold running water or immersing it in an ice bath. This technique, known as thermal shock, forms a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft, moist, and naturally sweet.
Pat the tofu dry with a clean cloth or kitchen paper. This trick is often used by restaurants when stir-frying vegetables, boiling offal or stomach, trotters, or eggs that are easy to peel.
The Art of Frying Tofu
Frying: Second Round
The culinary technique of double frying has long been used to create crispy dishes that stay crisp even after some time. It’s also applied to braised dishes to intensify flavors, make sticky rice softer, and enhance the aroma of roasted dishes.
For the second round of frying, restaurants often use a deep wok and completely submerge the tofu in oil to ensure even heating. This results in tofu that’s quickly crisped, with excess oil draining away, leaving a non-greasy dish with a moist interior.
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