Dry-Fried Tofu Recipe

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Dry-Fried Tofu
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Ingredients
2
Count
Nutrition
455
Calories
Total time
5
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb tofu
  • marinade ( about 1 or 1 1/2 cups of any store-bought or homemade variety)

Directions:

  1. First of all, make sure you have the water-packed tofu, not the silken tofu that comes in the aseptic boxes.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan or a very well-seasoned cast-iron pan over medium heat, if you have an electric stove, or low to medium-low on a gas stove. Cut your tofu in half lengthwise. Place it between paper towels or clean dish towels and press gently (hard enough to get some of the moisture out but not hard enough to squish it). Cut into about 16 triangles or strips.
  3. Add the tofu pieces to the pan. Leave plenty of room around each piece (you might want to cook it in two batches). Cook VERY SLOWLY over LOW TO MEDIUM heat. Slow cooking is the key to ensuring the tofu doesn't stick to the pan and that the water has time to evaporate so that the tofu can brown. Do NOT use oil. What you want to do is leach all the water out of your tofu in a dry pan. As the tofu cooks, frequently use a spatula to press down on the top of each piece. You should see some water squeezing out and sizzling in the pan.
  4. When the bottom sides are firm and golden, carefully flip the pieces and repeat the same process on the other sides. They are done when they are firm and golden on both sides.
  5. Now that your tofu has given up most of its water, it is perfectly ready to soak up any marinade like a sponge. Place the cooked tofu pieces in your marinade of choice, stir, and let sit for about half an hour. Now your tofu is ready to eat or to use in a stir-fry!
  6. Uncooked leftover tofu should be placed in a container that has a lid, submerged in water, sealed, and stored in the fridge. Try to remember to change the water every day or two until you use it. Cooked tofu can be stored like any other leftovers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 455.42 Kcal (1907 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.68g 35%
Sodium 16580.44mg 691%
Potassium 165.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.34g 4%
Sugars 3.4g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 19.27g 39%
Iron 5.7mg 31%
Calcium 421.8mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 225.34 Kcal (943 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.22g 35%
Sodium 8204.08mg 691%
Potassium 81.9mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.61g 4%
Sugars 1.68g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.24g 18%
Protein 9.54g 39%
Iron 2.8mg 31%
Calcium 208.7mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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