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Extra crispy tofu recipe
Recipe for a special breading that ensures tofu frys up extra crispy.
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Prep Time:
2
hours
hours
30
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
crispy, fried, tofu
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
384
kcal
Author:
James Strange
Ingredients
12
oz
Tofu
1 block of firm tofu
1/8
teaspoon
Salt
1/4
Cup
Flour
All purpose
1/4
Cup
soy milk
Any plant based unsweetened milk
1/4
teaspoon
cajun seasoning
1/2
Cup
Tapioca
granulated
2
Cups
Oil for frying
Instructions
Press the tofu
Press the tofu for 45 minutes to 1 hour to remove excess moisture.
Cut the tofu into desired shapes
Lightly salt the outside of the tofu
Bread the tofu
Dip the tofu into the flour and coat on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the tofu into the milk / seasoning mixture.
Roll the tofu into the
granulated tapioca
to coat on all side.
Let the tofu rest for at least ten minutes
Frying
Heat the oil to 350 to 375 F
Carefully add the tofu to the hot oil
Working in batches fry until the tofu is starting to turn brown
Remove the tofu and place on a wire rack
Nutrition
Calories:
384
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
51
g
|
Protein:
18
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
168
mg
|
Potassium:
42
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
116
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
262
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg
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