Syrian-Style Crispy Heavenly Tofu
A Chinese-inspired dish that combines the crispy exterior of Syrian-style fried tofu with the heavenly flavors of Chinese cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●2 tablespoons Heavenly rice vinegarfor marinating
- ●1 cup Syrian-style panko breadcrumbsfor coating
- ●1 block (14 oz) Tofucruised
- ●1/2 cup Cornstarchfor dusting
- ●1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- ●1 tablespoon Soy saucefor marinating
- ●1 tablespoon Brown sugarfor marinating
- ●1/2 teaspoon Garlic powderfor marinating
- ●1/4 teaspoon Saltfor marinating
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black pepperfor marinating
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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2. Add the cubed tofu to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
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3. Preheat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. In a separate dish, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and cornstarch.
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5. Remove the tofu from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
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6. Dredge the tofu in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
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7. Fry the tofu in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried tofu to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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9. Serve the crispy tofu hot, garnished with chopped scallions if desired.