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Quick & Easy Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu

Name: Quick & Easy Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 12.34 oz extra firm tofu (liquids strained out (no pressing required)) (Source: 12.34 oz extra firm tofu (liquids strained out (no pressing required))); 3 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil) (Source: 3 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)); 0.75 cup cornstarch (or potato starch, add more if needed) (Source: 1/2-3/4 cup cornstarch (or potato starch, add more if needed); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 1 each green onion (finely chopped for garnish) (Source: 1 green onion (finely chopped for garnish)); 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish) (Source: 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)); 2 each garlic cloves (minced) (Source: 2 garlic cloves (minced)); 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (Source: 1 tbsp regular soy sauce); 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (Source: 1 tbsp dark soy sauce); 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce for a vegan version) (Source: 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce for a vegan version)); 1 tsp Shaoxing Cooking Wine (or dry sherry wine, dry white wine or omit altogether) (Source: 1 tsp Shaoxing Cooking Wine (or dry sherry wine, dry white wine or omit altogether)); 1 tsp white granulated sugar (Source: 1 tsp white granulated sugar); 1 tsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar) (Source: 1 tsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)); ½ tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch or tapioca starch) (Source: ½ tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch or tapioca starch)); 1/2 cup water (room temperature) (Source: 1/2 cup water (room temperature))

Quick & Easy Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu is made with extra firm tofu, garlic cloves, and rice vinegar.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 14 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

Main courseChineseTofu & tempehAsianPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Tofu & tempeh
Cuisine: Chinese · Asian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Cook in batches as directed

Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.

2. Remember the turn or stir

Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

extra firm tofu (liquids strained out no pressing required)

In the method: Pat dry the tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture and dice into 3/4-inch cubes.

vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)

In the method: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat.

cornstarch (or potato starch, add more if needed)

In the method: Spread cornstarch onto a large plate or baking sheet and generously and gently coat the diced tofu in small batches.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the baking sheet. Start with this step: In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Fry coated tofu until golden and crispy, about 14-20 mins in total, flipping over halfway.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Additional recipe notes

To Air Fry the Tofu Lightly spray the air fryer basket with neutral oil or cooking spray. Place the coated tofu into the air fryer basket in a single layer, giving each piece enough space. You will need to air fry in batches. Lightly spray the tofu with more oil or cooking spray. Air fry at 400 degrees F for a total of 10 minutes, flipping the pieces over halfway, until crispy and golden.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: christieathome.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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