Pan Fried Tofu
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- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 17 min
- Yield
- 4
Ingredients 6
- 14 ounces firm or extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked soy sauce (Regular soy sauce or gluten-free tamari are fine, too.)
- For garnish: Toasted sesame seeds and chopped chives
Method 8
- 01
Cut the block of tofu into 1.5 to 2-inch cubes and pat them dry with a towel.
- 02
Add the olive oil to a non-stick pan , followed by tofu cubes and a few pinches of kosher salt .
- 03
Turn the stovetop to medium-high heat . Cook 5-6 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom.
- 04
Briefly remove tofu from the heat to reduce spitting. Flip the tofu with chopsticks or tongs.
- 05
Return the heat to medium-high and cook an additional 5-6 minutes until browned.
- 06
Briefly remove from the heat again and drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce .
- 07
Return to low heat and cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until the color is darkened.
- 08
Serve immediately, garnished with chives, scallions , or green onions . Top with sesame seeds if desired.
Provenance
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