Easy Chinese Fried Tofu with Green Onions
This Easy Chinese Fried Tofu with Green Onions is a simple and comforting dish made with crispy golden tofu, savory seasoning, and fragrant green onions. Made with just a few everyday ingredients, it’s quick to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for an easy homemade meal.
Ingredients
- 400 g / 14 oz Tofu (Firm)
- 3 Green Onions (separate the white parts and the green parts)
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- pinches of Salt
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Oyster Sauce
- Some fresh water
- 1/2 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch Slurry - 1 tbsp Cornstarch with 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Instructions
- Cut the Tofu in 1.5 cm (1 inch) rectangular sizes, mince the Garlic, and cut the Green Onions in two different sizes.
- Heat the Oil in a frying pan or wok to medium-high, be sure to add pinches of Salt, and fry the Tofu for about 5 minutes on one size.
- Flip the Tofu over, be sure to add a few pinches of Salt, and fry another 5 minutes.
- Remove the Tofu from the wok and set aside.
- Reheat the wok to high, add 2 tbsp of Oil. Add minced Garlic, Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Dark Soy Sauce, Sugar, and some fresh water, cook for about 10 seconds. Add the Tofu and mix well.
- Add the Onions (reserving the green pieces for garnish) and Cornstarch Slurry into the Tofu mixture. Cook for 1 minute until coated well. Before serving, add the Green Onions for garnish.
Notes
- Always add a small pinch of salt while frying the tofu. This simple step makes a huge difference in flavor and helps prevent the tofu from tasting plain.
- If you enjoy spicy food, add red pepper flakes or a little cumin powder for extra heat and aroma.
- Let the tofu fry undisturbed for a few minutes before flipping so it develops a crisp golden crust.
- Serve the tofu fresh and hot for the best texture and flavor.
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