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Fried Tofu with Fragrant Scallions
Today, we're going to make Fried Tofu with Scallions. The crispy and flavorful tofu absorbs the fragrance of scallions. It's not only delicious and great with rice but also extremely easy to make.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
- ·1 block of firm tofu
- ·1 stalk of Chinese scallion (take the white part and cut into 2-cm sections)
- ·2 stalks of green onions (chopped into small pieces)
- ·3 tablespoons cornstarch (for coating the tofu)
- ·Cornstarch slurry (for thickening the sauce)
Seasonings
- ·1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ·½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ·½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- ·½ teaspoon sugar
- ·¼ teaspoon salt
- ·3 tablespoons water
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of dark soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of oyster sauce, ½ teaspoon of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Cut the Scallions:
Cut the white part of the Chinese scallion into 2 cm segments. Chop the green onions into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3
Prepare the Tofu:
Cut the firm tofu into 1-cm thick slices.
Evenly coat each slice of tofu with a layer of cornstarch.
Step 4
Fry the Tofu:
Pour oil into the pan (about 3 mm to cover the bottom of the pan). Heat it over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 60% heat. Gently place the tofu slices in the pan, handling them carefully with chopsticks.
Fry one side for 2 minutes until set, then flip it over and fry until both sides are golden brown (keep the heat at medium throughout).
Step 5
Add the Chinese Scallion Sections:
Push the fried tofu to one side of the pan. Add the cut Chinese scallions and fry until the edges turn golden brown (about 1 minute), then mix them with the tofu.
Step 6
Add the Sauce:
Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and stir well. Continue cooking over medium-low heat for a few minutes to make the sauce thick and allow it to fully adhere to the tofu.
Note to stir occasionally to avoid scorching the bottom.
Step 7
Thicken the Sauce:
Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 4 teaspoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually pour it into the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
Step 8
Garnish with green onions:
Before taking it out of the pan, sprinkle with spring onion pieces to add fragrance and color.