Just add a squeeze of lemon to the pan, and you’ll have crispy fried tofu

With this secret, the following fried tofu dish will be crispy, delicious, and highly enjoyable. When frying tofu, it is best to use low heat to ensure that the tofu is cooked evenly without burning.

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Ingredients for Fried Tofu

To make delicious fried tofu, you just need to follow these simple steps:

Tofu: 4 pieces

Vegetable oil or cooking fat

1/2 fresh lime

Ingredients to make crispy and non-sticky fried tofu

Instructions for delicious and crispy fried tofu

Step 1: First, when you want to make crispy tofu, use a thin slice of lime to lightly rub the surface of the pan to create a non-stick layer.

In addition, to make the tofu delicious, after buying the tofu, rinse it with water to clean it, then use a knife to slice it into bite-sized pieces and drain the water.

You should leave the tofu on a strainer to drain the water, so that when frying, it will not splatter and the pan will be more fragrant.


Secrets to making delicious and crispy fried tofu

Step 2: If you have a non-stick pan at home, just place it on the stove, heat the cooking oil until hot, then use chopsticks to hold the tofu pieces above the oil surface for about 2-3 seconds. Then, let the surface of the tofu dry before putting it in to fry.

Just a simple method like this will help the fried tofu not stick to the pan, you just need to immerse about 1/3 of the tofu pieces in the oil.

Step 3: Next, use chopsticks to push the tofu pieces evenly in the oil before placing them in a fixed position until they turn golden. Note that the tofu pieces should not stick together.

Note: When frying tofu, use medium heat, otherwise it will burn.


How to fry tofu until crispy

Step 4: When you tilt the tofu piece, you will see a bright yellow or dark color, then gently flip the tofu piece and continue frying. In case the pan is sticky, turn off the heat and tilt the pan to one side, the tofu will automatically separate when the pan cools down.

When frying tofu, you should use low heat, do not let the heat be too high, which can cause burning or excessively dark color, which will not be visually appealing. Check that both sides of the tofu are crispy and golden, then transfer them to a plate and garnish with some vegetables for a beautiful presentation and enjoy it while hot for a better taste.

Wishing you success with delicious fried tofu!

According to Dan Viet

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Frequently asked questions

The acid in lemon juice helps to break down the proteins in tofu, creating a firmer texture. This results in a crispier exterior when fried.

Lemon juice not only enhances the flavor of the tofu with its bright, tangy taste, but it also helps to reduce any ‘beany’ flavors that some find unpleasant. It’s a simple way to elevate the taste and texture of tofu.

Yes, this technique can be applied to other varieties of tofu, such as silken tofu. However, the cooking time and temperature may need to be adjusted slightly to achieve the best results.

While lemon juice is ideal for this dish, you can substitute it with lime juice or a mild vinegar, such as rice vinegar. The key is to add a tangy, acidic element to the tofu to achieve the desired effect.

Pressing the tofu before adding lemon juice is not necessary for this technique to work. The lemon juice itself helps to firm up the tofu, so you can simply slice and marinate the tofu without pressing.