Crispy tofu on a chopping board

Crispy tofu

Name: Crispy tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 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

Anna Glover

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Serves 2-4

Easy

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

plus 20 mins draining

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Fry tofu in a coating of smoked paprika, garlic and seasoning to make these crispy tofu bites. Eat as a snack or as a starter or side dish in a veggie feast

Dairy-free

Egg-free

Gluten-free

Nut-free

Vegan

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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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

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Nutrition: Per serving (4)

kcal165
fat10g
saturates1g
carbs11g
sugars0g

low
fibre0g
protein8g
salt0.6g

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.

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