Crispy Tofu Recipe with Ginger, Garlic, and Soy Sauce
A crispy tofu recipe that’s sweet and salty too good to pass! It’s simple to make and fast to eat. Learn how to make the dish.
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How to Enjoy The Dish
This dish can be served either spicy or non-spicy. For a spicy version, add gochugaru or Korean red pepper flakes. Or you can add jalapeno slices!
The crispy tofu dish can be enjoyed with rice and veggies. Due to the intense flavor of the tofu, a bowl of rice offsets the powerful taste and balances all flavor notes nicely. The veggies also add a nice flavor to the dish.
The Importance of Draining the Water
When frying tofu, it’s important to extract as much excess water as possible from the tofu. If not, the corn starch will soak in the water, which will leave slightly soggy tofu.
The mix of water and hot oil will also cause a few oil sparks on your stove.
While you can remove excess water by gently patting it with a paper towel, I am an avid user of Tofubud! This seriously does the job in about 5-10 minutes. So much water comes out of it, that you cannot remove it with just a paper towel. It’s now one of my favorite kitchen tools. Try Tofubud and get 10% off with the code “BasicSunday” until 3/18/22
How to Store It
Simply wrap up any leftovers and store them in the refrigerator. I like to re-heat it in the toaster or air-fryer for a crispier texture.
Try the recipe today!
Crispy Tofu with Ginger, Garlic, and Soy Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Pack of firm tofu
- 1/2 cup Corn startch
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Ginger, minced
- 1 tsp Gochugaru or Korean red pepper flakes
- 1 Chili pepper of choice Jalapeno, Red Thai chili, whatever you like!
- 1 Green onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Frying oil
Instructions
- Drain excess water from tofu1 Pack of firm tofu
- Slice it into rectangles. About 1" thick
- On a plate, add corn starch, Cover each tofu slice in corn startch1/2 cup Corn startch
- In a small bowl, stir soy sauce, water, garlic, ginger, and gochugaru1/4 cup Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Water, 1 tbsp Garlic, minced, 2 tsp Ginger, minced, 1 tsp Gochugaru or Korean red pepper flakes
- On a frying pan, add oil and heat it for 1 minute2 tbsp Frying oil
- Add the tofu and fry one side for 3 to 5 mintues or until crispy and golden brown
- Flip and cook for another minute or two
- When both sides are crispy and brown, remove from the pan
- In the frying pan, add a little bit of cooking oil
- Stir in the chopped green onions and pepper on medium-low heat unitl the green onions are translucent1 Green onion, chopped, 1 Chili pepper of choice
- Pour in the sauce
- Layer on the tofu. Let it seep in the sauce for 1 minute and flip.
- When both sides are covered in sauce, turn off the stove and eat!
