Tempura Tofu Dogs Recipe

Name: Tempura Tofu Dogs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable Oil Or Other Light Oil, For Frying; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Spicy Chili Oil; 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar; 2 teaspoons Sugar; 1 whole Medium Carrot, Cut Into Matchsticks; 1 whole Scallion, Sliced Or Cut Into Strips; 1 whole Small Kirby Cucumber, Cut Into Matchsticks; 1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Ice Water; 1 package (about 14 Oz. Size) Extra-firm Tofu, Cut Into 1-inch Square Sticks; 2 whole Hot Dog Buns, Toasted

Servings: persons

Vegetable Oil Or Other Light Oil, For Frying
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
2 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
1 teaspoon Spicy Chili Oil
2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
2 teaspoons Sugar
1 whole Medium Carrot, Cut Into Matchsticks
1 whole Scallion, Sliced Or Cut Into Strips
1 whole Small Kirby Cucumber, Cut Into Matchsticks
1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves
1 cup All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Ice Water
1 package (about 14 Oz. Size) Extra-firm Tofu, Cut Into 1-inch Square Sticks
2 whole Hot Dog Buns, Toasted

1
Add 2 inches of oil to a heavy-bottomed skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
2
Heat to 375 degrees F or until a sprinkle of flour sizzles in the oil.
3
For the drizzle: Combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl, and shake or whisk to combine.
4
Taste, and adjust the seasoning any way you like by adding more of the ingredients.
5
For the slaw: Combine sugar and rice vinegar until sugar dissolves.
6
Add the carrot, scallion, and cucumber.
7
Stir together and let sit while you fry the tofu.
8
For the tofu dogs: For the batter, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and ice water until just combined.
9
Its okay if the batter is lumpy and there are a few ice cubes in the batter.
10
The batter should be the consistency of pancake batter.
11
Dip the tofu sticks in the tempura batter, and gently place in the hot oil.
12
The tofu should sizzle right away.
13
Fry the tofu in batches, just a few at a time, until golden and crispy, then remove to paper towels to drain while you fry the rest of the tofu.
14
To assemble, layer tofu and some of the drizzle on hot dog buns.
15
Stir the cilantro into the slaw and serve on top of the tofu dogs.
16
Serve with Sriracha or other hot sauce, if youd like.
17
Enjoy!

154

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* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable Oil Or Other Light Oil, For Frying, 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce, and more.

Yes, Tempura Tofu Dogs falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tempura Tofu Dogs

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