Jul 14 2026
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Fried Tofu Recipe

Inspired by M Thai Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Deep-fried tofu served with our home-style sweet & sour dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Tofu

Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Method

Preparing the Tofu

  1. 1

    Pressing the Tofu

    Begin by draining the firm tofu. Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top (like a skillet) to press out excess moisture. Let it sit for about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cutting the Tofu

    Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes or triangles, depending on your preference.

  3. 3

    Coating the Tofu

    In a shallow dish, add the cornstarch. Coat each tofu piece evenly with cornstarch, ensuring they are well covered.

Frying the Tofu

  1. 4

    Heating the Oil

    In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking (about 350°F or 175°C).

  2. 5

    Frying the Tofu

    Carefully add the coated tofu pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the tofu and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Dipping Sauce

  1. 6

    Mixing the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. Whisk together until well mixed.

  2. 7

    Serving

    Serve the fried tofu hot with the sweet and sour dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

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