Tofu Tod recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Tofu Tod Recipe

Inspired by Antico Nuovo
Time30m
Serves4

fried tofu with a mild chili peanut sauce

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Ingredients

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Tofu

Method

Tofu Preparation

  1. 1

    Press and Cut Tofu

    Press the firm tofu for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.

  2. 2

    Coat with Cornstarch

    In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until they are evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Fry Tofu

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch-coated tofu cubes and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Chili Peanut Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), chili garlic sauce, lime juice, and water until smooth.

  2. 5

    Add Texture

    Stir in the chopped peanuts and green onions for added texture.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Drizzle the chili peanut sauce over the fried tofu and serve immediately. Enjoy your Tofu Tod!

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