Crispy Fried Not Stinky Tofu with Garlic Sauce

Make the iconic Taiwanese Night Market Fried Stinky Tofu 炸臭豆腐 without the smell with this Crispy Fried Not Stinky Tofu recipe with Garlic Sauce. If you love Stinky Tofu, you’re familiar with that funky smell that scares many away from its tasty flavors. This copy cat Stinky Tofu Recipe is everything you love about Stinky Tofu – without the smell! Enjoy the same crispiness, same soy-garlic dipping sauce, and the same Taiwanese Pickled Cabbage!

Crispy Fried Tofu

• Taiwan’s Night Market Stinky Tofu
  • Copycat Recipe For Taiwanese Stinky Tofu At Home
• Not Stinky Tofu Ingredients 
  • Secrets To Extra Crispy Fried Tofu
  • Savory Homemade Garlic Dipping Sauce
  • Taiwanese Pickled Cabbage
• Step By Step Guide To Crispy Fried Tofu
• Do you want more Taiwanese Nightmarket recipes ? Here are some of my go-to Taiwanese night market recipes that will bring you back to Taiwan! 

Taiwan’s Night Market Stinky Tofu

If you have been to Taiwan, you know about Taiwan’s famous stinky tofu. Every time you’re walking through a Taiwanese night market, you’ll definitely be hit with that funky smell. Even if it is so stinky in front of you, that smell disappears when you take a bite of that hot, steaming tofu with cold pickled cabbage. Crispy fried tofu with garlic sauce, stuffed with Taiwanese sweet and sour pickled cabbage, THIS is the ultimate night market food you need to make this summer!

Copycat Recipe For Taiwanese Stinky Tofu At Home

I tried making Stinky Tofu before at my house. Not going to lie, my house smelled terrible for seven days straight. I absolutely do not recommend frying fermented stinky tofu at home. Even though it was delicious, I think I will just save the authentic stinky tofu experience for when I am back in Taiwan.

However, I did work on a copycat recipe that resembles the famous stinky tofu with the same texture and identical sauce. Of course, you’ll have to eat this with the BEST homemade pickled cabbage. Today I am sharing my secret tips on making this EXTRA CRISPY copycat fried tofu as well as my savory, homemade garlic sauce. Give this recipe a try, because I PROMISE you will love it! 

Not Stinky Tofu Ingredients 

• 1 pack of Medium Firm Tofu (cut into 2-inch cubes) 
• 1 tbsp of Salt 
• 2 cups of Water 
• 1.5 cups of Rice Flour or corn starch  

Garlic Sauce 

• 6 cloves of Garlic (grated) 
• 2.5 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce (the best vegetarian oyster sauce!)
• 1.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce 
• 2 tbsp of Sugar 

Secrets To Extra Crispy Fried Tofu

The key to making EXTRA CRISPY Fried Tofu is letting the tofu rest in saltwater for at least 20 minutes.

Not only does this help draw out the water, which makes the tofu crispy, the salt also seasons the tofu as well. Stinky Tofu has a distinct texture where it is crispy on the outside but still juicy and soft on the inside. Letting it rest in salt water and then coated with rice flour helps replicate the Stinky Tofu texture you find at night markets. 

Savory Homemade Garlic Dipping Sauce

The star of this Crispy Fried Tofu recipe is the savory homemade garlic sauce that’s drizzled on top. The sauce is the copycat garlic sauce you find at night market but 100x better.

All you need is vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and freshly grated garlic. This sauce goes well with EVERYTHING, but especially on top of this crispy fried tofu, and sweet and sour cabbage. If you have any leftover sauce, drizzle on top of steamed vegetables, and you will thank me later! 

Taiwanese Pickled Cabbage

To get the authentic night market Stinky Tofu at home, make sure to make my Taiwanese Pickled Cabbage pair with the crispy fried tofu!

Don’t worry; the cabbage is super easy to make at home. I like to make the cabbage in bulk since it lasts in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. The pickled cabbage makes a fantastic side dish that goes well with everything. 

Step By Step Guide To Crispy Fried Tofu

1. Soak the tofu in 1 tbsp of salt and 2 cups of water. Make sure all the tofu is soaked in the water for at least 20 minutes. 
2. In a bowl, mix freshly grated garlic, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar. 
3. Gently pat dry the tofu, and coat the tofu in rice flour. Let the tofu rest in the rice flour for 5 minutes while you heat the oil. 
4. In a pan, add in oil, turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add tofu and let it fry for 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown. 
5. Remove and set aside, optional but highly recommended, turn the heat up to high, and double fry for another 1-2 minutes to make it EXTRA crispy!
6. Make a hole in the tofu, stuff with homemade Taiwanese pickled cabbage, drizzle on the garlic sauce, garnish with cilantro and ENJOY!!! 

Do you want more Taiwanese Nightmarket recipes? Here are some of my go-to Taiwanese night market recipes that will bring you back to Taiwan! 

• Fried Chicken (Crispy and Light!)
• Taiwanese Honey Castella Sponge Cake (Fail-proof)
• Chicken Dumplings (SUPER JUICY)
• Taiwanese Black Pepper Steak Sauce (Nightmarket Style!)

Crispy Fried Not Stinky Tofu with Garlic Sauce

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Make the iconic Taiwanese Night Market Fried Stinky Tofu 炸臭豆腐 without the smell with this Crispy Fried Not Stinky Tofu recipe with Garlic Sauce. If you love Stinky Tofu, you're familiar with that funky smell that scares many away from its tasty flavors. This copy cat Stinky Tofu Recipe is everything you love about Stinky Tofu – without the smell! Enjoy the same crispiness, same soy-garlic dipping sauce, and the same Taiwanese Pickled Cabbage!

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Prep Time:20 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Total Time:35 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, Taiwanese

Keyword: Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Easy, Easy Recipes, Fried Tofu, Night market, Street Food, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes, Tofu, VEGETARIAN, Vegetarian Recipes

Servings: 4 People

Calories: 342kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pack Medium Firm Tofu cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 2 cups Water
• 1.5 cups Rice Flour

Garlic Sauce

• 6 cloves Garlic grated
• 2.5 tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
• 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

• Soak the tofu in 1 tbsp of salt and 2 cups of water. Make sure all the tofu is soaked in the water for at least 20 minutes.
• In a bowl, mix freshly grated garlic, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar.
• Gently pat dry the tofu, and coat the tofu in rice flour. Let the tofu rest in the rice flour for 5 minutes while you heat the oil.
• In a pan, add in oil, turn the heat up to medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add tofu and let it fry for 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
• Remove and set aside, optional but highly recommended, turn the heat up to high, and double fry for another 1-2 minutes to make it EXTRA crispy!
• Make a hole in the tofu, stuff with homemade Taiwanese pickled cabbage, drizzle on the garlic sauce, garnish with cilantro and ENJOY!!!

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Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2439mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 2mg