Crispy Tofu Recipe: This Easy Asian Stir-fried Tofu Recipe Will Make You a Tofu Convert by 30Seconds Food

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Crispy Tofu Recipe: This Easy Asian Stir-fried Tofu Recipe Will Make You a Tofu Convert

Tired of the same ol' tofu or scared to try it? This stir-fried tofu recipe cooks in minutes and is packed with Asian flavors. If you want to add a vegetable or two to the recipe, simply remove the tofu after it's crisp and sauté your vegetables. Add the tofu back and continue cooking as directed. Serve over brown rice, noodles or even as a filling for lettuce wraps.

Cuisine: American/Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 to 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Cut tofu into cubes. Blot dry with a paper towel.
  2. Heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until browned on all sides and crispy.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in the sesame oil, soy and chili sauce. Stir until heated through. Garnish with cilantro. 

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Extra Firm Tofu $2 & Up
Coconut Oil $6 & Up
Soy Sauce $3 & Up
Sesame Oil $4 & Up
Coconut Aminos $9 & Up

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Elisa Schmitz
This sounds really good!
Cassiday
Perfect for me since I’m trying to eat less meat, thanks.
bepositive
Mmm! Would love to try this. 😋
Tex
Have to admit ...used to press by hand my tofu ...getting a tofu press made all the difference in the world ..gets crispy and really absorbs the flavors you are pairing it with ...another fav for me to try
Elisa Schmitz
OK, now I need to get a tofu press. Great idea! Thank you for the feedback on this recipe, and for the awesome suggestion, Tex !

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