Tofu Tod Recipe
Deep-fried fresh tofu. Served with crushed peanuts in plum sauce.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Tofu and Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Prepare the Tofu
Drain the tofu and wrap it in paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place a weight on top for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Cut the Tofu
After pressing, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- 3
Coat the Tofu
In a bowl, mix cornstarch and salt. Toss the tofu cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Tofu
Carefully add the coated tofu cubes to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the deep-fried tofu hot, topped with crushed peanuts and drizzled with plum sauce.
