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Flavorful Crispy Fried Tofu

Flavorful Crispy Fried Tofu

A flavor-packed crispy fried tofu with roasted pepper tomato sauce.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Healthy, Japanese
Keyword: best seasonng for tofu, crispy tofu recipe, How to make flavorful tofu, roasted red pepper sauce, tofu recipes everyone will devour
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinade Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Ingredients

FOR THE MARINADE

For the roasted bell pepper tomato sauce

  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 vine ripened tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 large red onion or 1 small. Peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 -2 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Instructions

Prep the tofu

  • To remove excess liquid from the tofu, drain the liquid. Add the tofu blocks onto a clean absorbent kitchen towel. Wrap the tofu and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes until the tofu feels less wet/damp.
    2 blocks extra firm tofu

Make the marinade

  • In a small bowl, add the marinade ingredients and mix thoroughly to combine.
    1 clove garlic, 1 - 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, 1/2 large lemon, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard , 3/4 teaspoon kala namak, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 3 - 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Cut up and Marinade the tofu

  • Once the tofu has dried out a bit - cut up the blocks into 1/2 inch rectangular pieces - like French fries cut.
    2 blocks extra firm tofu
  • Add the tofu to a half sheet pan. Pour the marinade all over the tofu. Gently rub the pieces to coat the strips. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

Preheat oven 425F/218C Degrees

  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper
  • Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, red onions, garlic, oregano, salt, freshly ground black pepper and olive oil. Toss the vegetables to coat with the seasoning.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, 2 vine ripened tomatoes, 1/4 large red onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 -2 teaspoon fresh oregano, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Roast the veggies 15 to 20 minutes until lightly charred.
  • Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Dump the vegetables into a mini food processor or blender. Add in the cilantro, lemon and lime juices. Puree to desired smoothness. Adjust seasoning as desired. Pour into a mini ramekin and serve with the tofu fries or as desired.
    1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 lemon , 1/2 lime

Meantime, Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high flame

  • Add the corn starch onto a plate or quarter sheet pan. Season with the kala namak and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
    2/3 cups corn starch, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Kala Namak
  • Coat each piece of the tofu thoroughly with the cornstarch.
    Note: I do this one piece at a time to ensure the tofu does not break.
  • Add the avocado oil into the hot skillet. Working in batches, fry the tofu on all sides until golden. Takes about 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel lined plate using a fish spatula.
    3 - 4 tablespoons avocado oil

Serve with the roasted pepper tomato sauce. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2544IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg