Crispy tofu
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- plus 20 mins draining
- Easy
- Serves 2-4
Ingredients
- 400g block firm tofu
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- ½ tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Method
- STEP 1
Drain the tofu, wrap in 4-5 sheets of kitchen paper, put on a plate and put something heavy over the top, like a wooden chopping board, or a tray with a few tins on it. Leave for 20 mins to drain the excess moisture from the tofu.
- STEP 2
Mix the cornflour, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Unravel the tofu from the paper, cut in half through the centre, then cut into triangles, cubes or strips.
- STEP 3
Toss the tofu pieces in the spiced cornflour to coat all over. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the tofu for 2-4 mins on each side until golden, crunchy and browned at the edges. Smaller cubes will take 2 mins each side, larger triangles will take 4 mins. Cook in batches if you need to, adding a little more oil if the pan gets dry.
- STEP 4
Drain the cooked tofu on kitchen paper and season with a pinch more salt before serving.
