Fried Tofu With Sweet And Sour Dipping Sauce Recipe

Ready in 15 minutes, this vibrant recipe elevates simple fried tofu to a delicious appetizer or snack! Using pre-fried tofu cubes (easily found in Asian markets, or make your own using recipe #101891), this recipe focuses on a bright, tangy sweet and sour sauce that's more sour than sweet – a refreshing twist on the classic! Serve at room temperature for the best flavor experience.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 444.3 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fried Tofu With Sweet And Sour Dipping Sauce

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How to Make Fried Tofu With Sweet And Sour Dipping Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of water over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, gently add the fried tofu cubes and cook for 3-5 minutes. This removes excess oil and brings the tofu to room temperature.
  3. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon and place it on a clean kitchen towel to drain thoroughly.
  4. In the same saucepan, combine 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a slightly syrupy consistency (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional).
  7. Serve the tofu immediately or at room temperature with the sweet and sour sauce in a small dipping bowl.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra flavor and visual appeal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

113g

Fat

18g

Carbs

12g