Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe

Name: Crispy Fried Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mirin; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh clementine or orange juice; Two 14-ounce packages extra-firm tofu, drained well and cut into 8 rectangles each; 3 cups rice flour, for breading; 2 large eggs, for breading; 2 cups milk, for breading; 2 cups panko, for breading; Vegetable oil, for frying; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 5 black plums, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 1 teaspoon Sriracha; Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mirin
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh clementine or orange juice
Two 14-ounce packages extra-firm tofu, drained well and cut into 8 rectangles each
3 cups rice flour, for breading
2 large eggs, for breading
2 cups milk, for breading
2 cups panko, for breading
Vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
5 black plums, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 teaspoon Sriracha
Salt

1
Make the Tofu In a baking dish, whisk the mirin, soy, lime juice, clementine juice and 1/4 cup of water.
2
Add the tofu and turn to coat.
3
Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning once; pat dry.
4
Meanwhile, Make the Plum Sauce In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil.
5
Cook the onion and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion starts to brown.
6
Add dark brown sugar, black plums and tamarind paste.
7
Cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 minutes; let cool.
8
Transfer sauce to a blender and pulse with Sriracha until nearly smooth.
9
Season with salt and set aside.
10
Meanwhile, Make the Plum Sauce In a shallow dish, spread 1 cup of the rice flour.
11
In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs with the milk and the remaining 2 cups of rice flour.
12
Spread the panko in a third shallow dish.
13
Dredge the tofu in the flour, the egg mixture and then the panko, lightly patting the coating to help it adhere.
14
Meanwhile, Make the Plum Sauce In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil to 325.
15
Fry the coated tofu in batches, turning, until deep golden, 7 minutes.
16
Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
17
Serve hot, with the Plum Sauce.

868

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mirin, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh clementine or orange juice, and more.

Yes, Crispy Fried Tofu falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crispy Fried Tofu

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Variations & substitutions

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