Description
This crispy tauhu recipe is easy, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for vegan meals, it’s pan-fried or air-fried and great with rice, noodles, or wraps.
Ingredients
1 block firm tauhu (pressed 30 mins)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp grated garlic
½ tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp brown sugar
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
Press tauhu: Drain and press the tauhu for at least 30 minutes.
Cut and marinate: Slice into cubes or triangles. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar, and chili flakes. Toss tauhu and marinate for 30 minutes.
Coat: Lightly dust with cornstarch for crispiness.
Cook:
• Pan-fry: Heat oil and fry each side for 3–4 minutes.
• Air-fry: Spray with oil and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.
Serve: Top with sesame seeds or spring onions. Enjoy hot with your favorite sauce or rice.
Notes
- You can refrigerate marinated tauhu overnight for stronger flavor.
- Store cooked tauhu in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in an air fryer or oven for best crispiness.
- For a spongier texture, freeze the tauhu first and thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry / Air-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian / Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: tauhu recipe, tofu recipe, crispy tofu, vegan dinner, air-fried tofu, plant-based protein