Recipe Details

Crispy tofu

Snacks

Ingredients

    400g block firm tofu
    3 tbsp cornflour
    ½ tsp garlic granules
    ½ tsp smoked paprika
    ½ tsp fine sea salt
    ½ tsp ground black pepper
    2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

    STEP 1
    Drain the tofu, wrap in 4-5 sheets of kitchen paper, put on a plate and put something heavy over the top, like a wooden chopping board, or a tray with a few tins on it. Leave for 20 mins to drain the excess moisture from the tofu.

    STEP 2
    Mix the cornflour, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Unravel the tofu from the paper, cut in half through the centre, then cut into triangles, cubes or strips.

    STEP 3
    Toss the tofu pieces in the spiced cornflour to coat all over. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the tofu for 2-4 mins on each side until golden, crunchy and browned at the edges. Smaller cubes will take 2 mins each side, larger triangles will take 4 mins. Cook in batches if you need to, adding a little more oil if the pan gets dry.

    STEP 4
    Drain the cooked tofu on kitchen paper and season with a pinch more salt before serving.