Recipe of Anthony Bourdain Crispy Fried Tofu with Garlicky Soy Sauce & Chili Sweet and Sour Sauce

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Pan Fried Tofu (With Garlic Soy Sauce) A simple recipe of pan fried tofu drizzled with a spicy-sweet sauce (made from garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes). Easy and made with local pantry staples. Take out the tofu from the packaging and drain off the water. Gently pat dry the outer layer of tofu with some kitchen paper.

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The ingredients needed to make Crispy Fried Tofu with Garlicky Soy Sauce & Chili Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1. Get 1 block tofu
2. Prepare Garlicky Soy Sauce
3. Make ready 1 tbsp soy sauce, gluten-free soy sauce
4. Make ready 1 tsp grated garlic
5. Take 1/4 tsp black vinegar
6. Prepare 1/4 tsp sesame oil
7. Prepare 2 sprigs cilantro
8. Get Chili Sweet & Sour Sauce
9. Make ready 1 tbsp ketchup
10. Make ready 1 tsp white vinegar
11. Get 1 tsp sugar
12. Prepare 1/4-1/2 tsp sriracha
13. Take dash grated garlic
14. Make ready dash salt

Amazing recipe that can be served along with cooked rice or served as an appetizer. The original crispy tofu snack is deep fried until crispy and golden. It is then served in a brown sauce that is garlicky and slightly sweet. When making this dish at home, I prefer to use a lazier method and bake the tofu instead of deep-frying.

Steps to make Crispy Fried Tofu with Garlicky Soy Sauce & Chili Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1. Open the tofu box and drain out all the water
2. Put some paper towels on a flat plate and place the block of tofu in the middle. Place some more paper towels on top of the tofu. Add some weight on top of the tofu will help squeeze out all the excess water. Leave it for about 30 to 50 minutes.
3. Cut the tofu into 16 equal portions (triangle or rectangular shape)
4. Add oil in a pan or a wok and heat it up on medium-high heat
5. When the oil temperature reaches about 200 F, add tofu into the pan and fry on both sides for about 5 minutes or until the outside is slightly hardened and the color of tofu turns light yellow-brown.
6. Take tofu out and let it rest for about 5 minutes
7. After 5 minutes, fry the tofu for the second time until it becomes golden brown and crispy on the outside. It took me about 2 minutes more
8. To make the garlicky soy sauce, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in a clean bowl, 1 teaspoon of grated garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon of black vinegar, and finely chopped cilantro. Mix everything together.
9. To make chili sweet & sour sauce, in a clean bowl, add 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of sriracha, a dash of grated ginger and a dash of salt. - Mix well and make sure the sugar is all dissolved. I added ¼ tsp of sriracha but you can add more if you like the sauce spicier

It is then served in a brown sauce that is garlicky and slightly sweet. When making this dish at home, I prefer to use a lazier method and bake the tofu instead of deep-frying. If you try it once you'd be surprised how amazing the tofu turns out. Heat the vegetable oil in a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add the tofu. Prepare the sauce by combining the scallion, soy, garlic, sesame oil and chili sauce (if using) in a small bowl.

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