Easy Spicy Pan-fry Crispy Tofu Recipe
If you think tofu is a boring ingredient, try this street-food-style spicy pan-fried tofu, and it will change your mind. Each piece is pan-fried to a perfect golden-brown color, while the inside is soft and silky, then coated with Chinese salt and pepper seasoning, chili powder, garlic, scallion, and sesame seeds. Try it and don't be surprised if it disappears before it reaches the dinner table!
The Jiaoyan seasoning (aka Chinese salt and pepper seasoning) is a classic Chinese seasoning built around the bright, citrusy aroma of Sichuan peppercorns. It’s not spicy, but it has a gentle tingling quality that makes every bite more vibrant and addictive. While Jiaoyan is often used for crispy fried shrimp, chicken wings, and ribs, I especially love it with tofu. It brings that savory taste and pungent aroma, and makes a great contrast with soft and silky tofu.
If you don’t have Jiaoyan seasoning, click here to buy it or click here to learn how to make your own.
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Easy Spicy Pan-fry Crispy Tofu Recipe
2-3
5 minutes
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 454g / 1 pack medium firm tofu
- 3 Tbsps of oil
- 2 tsp of Jiaoyan seasoning, aka Chinese salt and pepper seasoning
- 1-2 tsp of red chili powder, optional
- 1.5 Tbsps of garlic
- 3 Tbsps of diced scallion
- 2 tsp of roasted sesame seeds
Directions
- Cut the tofu into thick slaps.
- Pre-heat your wok and add oil. Swirl the oil around to cover the bottom. Slide the tofu into the wok and pan fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
- If you pre-heated your wok correctly, it should be non-stick that the tofu can slide around in the wok.
- Flip the tofu to fry the other side until golden brown. If you don’t want the tofu to be too oily, pour out the excess oil.
- Sprinkle some Jiaoyan seasoning, chili powder, diced garlic, scallions, and roasted sesame seeds.
- Slide the tofu into your serving plate and enjoy!
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