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Crispy Tofu Puffs with Sesame Soy Dip
Golden, shatteringly crisp cubes of cornflour-dusted firm tofu, pan-fried until puffed and lacquered lightly with soy, served with a nutty sesame-soy dipping sauce. A high-protein vegan snack that eats like street food.
Serves 4Prep 15 minCook 20 minSnacktofu
Containsgluten · soy · sesame
Protein 21%Carbs 19%Fat 60%
About 458 kcal a serve — 25 g protein, 22 g carbs, 31 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Press the tofu
prepWrap the firm tofu in a clean tea towel and press under a heavy pan or plate for 10 minutes, then cut into 3 cm cubes and pat dry again.
On the boardprep →
10 min press
Coat the tofu
coatToss the tofu cubes with the cornflour, salt and white pepper until every side is evenly, lightly dusted.
In the bowlcoating →
even dusting
Mix the dip
sauceStir the light soy, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, grated garlic, sesame seeds, spring onion and chilli flakes together. Set aside for the flavours to mingle.
In the bowldip →
whisk smooth
Fry until crisp
cookHeat the oil in a large non-stick or heavy pan over medium-high. Fry the tofu in a single layer, turning every couple of minutes, for 12–15 minutes until deeply golden and crisp on all sides. Drain on paper towel.
In the panfry →
medium-high, 12–15 min
Serve
servePile the hot crispy tofu on a plate and serve straight away with the sesame soy dip alongside.
serve hot
Cook's notePressing and drying the tofu well is the key to crispness. For extra pop, fry in two batches so the pan stays hot.
Estimated per serve
458 kcal · 25 g protein · 22 g carbs · 31 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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