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Golden and crispy fried silken tofu cubes with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior.

Easy Crispy Fried Silken Tofu / Soft Tofu (with Panko)

In just 15 minutes, whip up this crispy fried silken tofu / soft tofu with a golden panko crust and a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Ideal as an appetizer or a rice companion.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 2 people
Author: Cielle

Equipment

  • 2 bowls
  • 1 non-stick pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tube silken tofu
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp water
  • ½ tsp mushroom powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper powder
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking oil

Instructions

  • Gently cut the soft tofu into 0.8-inch or 2cm cubes or slices.
  • Create a wet batter by combining flour, water, and seasonings in a bowl.
  • Coat the silken tofu pieces thoroughly in the wet batter, then transfer them to the bowl of panko breadcrumbs, ensuring full coverage. Repeat for all tofu pieces.
  • Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan, adjusting the quantity for your preference of pan-frying or deep-frying.
  • Fry the silken tofu until it achieves a golden, crispy exterior, flipping the pieces to ensure even crispiness.
  • Serve the fried silken tofu with a mayo-based dip such as Japanese Aurora Sauce (Mayo-Ketchup Sauce).
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