Egg-Fried Tofu

Another simple, quick, and tasty tofu recipe taught to me by my wife, who is Korean. The dipping sauce described is quite spicy, so temper the ingredients to your taste. Eat with chopsticks.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 21 mins
• Calories: 340 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 green onions, chopped
• ⅓ cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 pinch sea salt to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
• 2 serrano chile peppers, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice tofu into 12 equal rectangular pieces. Sprinkle salt on both sides of tofu slices.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Dip tofu slices into bowl of beaten egg and fry in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 4

Mix soy sauce, green onions, chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Dip fried tofu into dipping sauce.