12 best fried tofu Recipes

extra firm tofu (extra firm only ), canola oil or 1 1/2-3 tbsp peanut oil, salt, cayenne pepper

dried shiitake mushroom, chicken stock, rice wine (dry sherry is ok. not cooking sherry), soya sauce (the best is made with soy beans, salt,and water. nothing else.), cornstarch, firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, sesame seeds, peanut oil, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated, cut bite size cauliflower, cut bite size broccoli, cut bite size snow peas, cut bite size baby carrots, cut bite size julinne red bell pepper, cut bite size yellow bell pepper , julinne, cut bite size green onion , 1 inch pieces, fresh bean sprout, sambal oelek, peanut oil, uncooked fine rice noodles

shrimp, cleaned and deveined (leave the shell or at least tail on for best flavor), green onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces, gingerroot, 6 very thin slices, oil, for cooking, sesame oil (omit if you don tsp have any), cooking wine (rice wine, sherry or mirin), salt, egg white, chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups water, salt (use less if broth is used), sugar, pepper, firm tofu, cut into 1-inch square (1 package), tomato, diced, mushroom (button , straw, shitake), green peas or 1/3 cup snow peas, carrot, diced, cornstarch, water

vegetable oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, green onions (2 cut into 1 inch lengths and 1 more thinly sliced ), cooked and refrigerated rice (day old is best), cabbage kimchi, drained and chopped (squeeze out most of the moisture), sesame oil, kosher salt, vegetables or 3/4 cup tofu, cut into very small pieces, chili paste , if your kimchi isn tsp spicy enough (kochujang paste would be ideal. i use siracha sauce!), egg, fried, per person (sunny side up, runny yolks)

head iceberg lettuce (this type works best for this recipe ), garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, hot chili pepper, red, de-seeded and finely sliced (omit altogether if you prefer very mild wraps), shallots, sliced finely, firm tofu , cut into matchsticks, carrot, grated coarsely, shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced, egg (omit if vegan), shredded cabbage (red is very good , but any type will work), spring onions , sliced lengthwise into matchstick-like pieces, bean sprouts, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce (if vegetarian , use vegetarian oyster sauce), fresh basil , roughly chopped if leaves are large, dry roasted peanuts,finely chopped, oil for stir-frying

chicken breasts , free range is best, tofu, deep fried and sliced, coconut milk, cucumber, sliced in thin strips, red onion, sliced in strips, red pepper, sliced in strips, snow peas (not sliced ), cos lettuce, shredded, mint, coriander, roasted cashews, lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, grated, sambal oelek chili paste , paste

fresh iceberg lettuce (about 1 head, this type works best for this recipe ), garlic cloves, minced, galangal, grated (or ginger), red chile, de-seeded and finely sliced (omit altogether if you prefer very mild wraps), shallots, sliced finely, firm tofu , cut into matchsticks (or 1/2 cup cooked chicken or pork, shredded, or 1/2 cup cooked baby shrimp), carrot , cut into thin strips, shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced, egg (optional), shredded cabbage (red is very good , but any type will work), spring onions , sliced lengthwise into matchstick-like pieces, brean mixed sprouts, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce (if vegetarian , use vegetarian fish sauce), oyster sauce (if vegetarian , use vegetarian oyster sauce), fresh basil , roughly chopped if leaves are large, dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped, oil , for stir-frying

extra firm tofu , vacuum packed, frozen, then partially thawed (easier to get thinner slices, water-packed okay too but will be less crispy), nutritional yeast, sunflower oil, maple syrup, low-sodium tamari, sea salt, liquid smoke, garlic powder, sunflower oil (for frying )

tofu, extra-firm, onion, chopped fine, soy sauce , gluten-free, peanut butter , no sugar added is best, breadcrumbs , gluten-free, rice flour , to roll the balls in, oil , to fry the balls in

firm tofu, cut in 1 inch cubes, japanese eggplants, cut in 2 inch cubes, shiitake mushrooms, cut in fours (no stems), garlic cloves, minced, stalks green onions, white and green parts, chopped, baby bok choy, bite size cuts, fresh mango, small dice, vegetable broth , sodium-free (homemade is best), dark soy sauce, fresh lemon zest, filtered water, light brown sugar, cornstarch or 2 tbsp arrowroot, sesame oil (light or dark ), peanut oil or 2 tbsp canola oil, divided