Pan-fried Tofu with Sesame

how to pan fry tofu.

For those recipes calls for deep-fried tofu, small tofu cubes would be great. As long as the tofu cubes are soaked by hot oil, all sides of the tofu cubes will be deep-fried to golden brown. However if pan-frying is used, tofu needs to be cut into thin slices so that we can have large area touching the pan.

Then comes to the question about whether the tofu slices should be coated or not?

The answer is both ways are ok. If no coating is used, pan-fried tofu will have a surefooted texture. While crispy taste will be gotten if coating is used. Personally I love to pan fry tofu slices directly.

Before we start the process, there are some tips to share.

After cutting the tofu slices, soak them in salted water for around 10 minutes. There are two benefits of doing this: firstly this can help to create a tender and basic salt taste. And secondly this can enhance the elasticity and thus making the slices not so easily to break.

Then heat up the pan firstly and place your palm above 10 cm over the surface of the pan. When you can feel the heat, pour the cooking oil in. And follow slide the tofu slices in. After 1 minute, turn down the fire and turn over until one side of the slices becomes golden brown.

Then you can use those pan-fried healthy tofu with salad, braised recipes or just garnish some roasted sesame seeds like me. Here are some other inspiration about Chinese tofu Recipes.

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Pan-fried Tofu with Sesame

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Easy Sesame Pan-fried tofu with cumin powder.

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

Chinese

Keyword:

Pan-Fried, tofu

Servings: 2

Calories: 151 kcal

Author: Elaine

Ingredients

• 1
  box of regular firm tofu
  , or extra firm tofu
• 1
  tablespoon
  sesame seeds
• 1/2
  tablespoon
  cumin powder
• 2
  tablespoons
  salt
• 2
  cups
  of water
• 1
  teaspoon
  cooking oil
  , peanut oil
• 1
  small bunch of coriander for decorating

Instructions

1. Cu the tofu into slices around 1 cm thickness.
2. Soak the tofu slices in a large bowl with 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of salt for around 10 minutes.
3. Heat up pan around 1 ~2 minutes until you can feel the heat. Brush oil on pan and slide tofu slices in slowly.
4. After 1 minutes, turn down the fire to slowly Sauté until the surface of tofu turns into golden-brown. Turn over to sauté the other side to golden-brown.
5. Layer corianders on serving plate, and place one layer of pan-fried tofu; garnish some sesame seeds and cumin powder.
6. Repeat the process until all the tofu are pan-fried and layered.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Pan-fried Tofu with Sesame

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151
Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 6998mg304%

Potassium 45mg1%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 170IU3%

Vitamin C 0.7mg1%

Calcium 217mg22%

Iron 3.1mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.