Crispy Low-Fat Tofu

4 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu (Nasoya firm lite is the best by far for this technique)
  • 2 teaspoons peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 - 1/2 1/4-1/2 cup sherry wine (optional) or 1/4-1/2 cup chili paste (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain the tofu and slice it into three fillet-sized slices, long-ways.
  2. 2
    Now press these briefly, even just by hand. You want to get the overabundance of water out, but not all of it.
  3. 3
    Place the fillets in a bag, preferably not touching one another, but this isn't essential.
  4. 4
    Freeze until thoroughly frozen through. This usually takes overnight or all day.
  5. 5
    Take out a slice when you want to use it, and microwave it for 1-2 minutes. Drain the water, cut it into cubes or leave it as a fillet, and microwave it for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Heat1 tsp oil per fillet or so, some (2-3 tbs) water, l and, if you like, some aromatics in a non stick skillet or wok.
  7. 7
    Add the hot tofu, toss to be sure the small amount of oil coats a bit, then cook.
  8. 8
    Press down on the tofu each time you flip the cubes with your spatula, releasing a little of the water or marinate each time.
  9. 9
    The tofu will get quite golden and crisp as a result of having some water left in it and microwaving. It's really cool, just try a few times to get the hang of the pressiing part.
  10. 10
    Add braising liquids or flavorings as desired.

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