Description
Here’s how to make the best pan fried tofu: fast and easy, no pressing required! It has irresistible flavor and cooks in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14-ounces firm or extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked soy sauce or soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- For the garnish: Toasted sesame seeds, chopped chives
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into large cubes (about 1.5″ x 2″) and pat it dry with a towel. Add the olive oil to a non-stick pan and add the tofu cubes and a few pinches kosher salt.
- Turn on the heat to medium-high. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom.
- Briefly remove the heat to reduce spitting. Flip the tofu with chopsticks (the easiest method!) or tongs. Return the heat to medium-high and cook additional 5 to 6 minutes until browned.
- Briefly remove from the heat again and drizzle with the sesame oil and soy sauce (watch for spitting). Return to low heat and cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes, until the color is darkened. Serve immediately, garnished with chives or green onion and sesame seeds if desired.
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Fried
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
