• Home
  • Recipes
    • Search By Ingredients
      • Beef
      • Pork
      • Chicken
      • Vegetarian
      • Seafood
      • Rice/Noodle
    • Search By Series
      • Dinner Ideas
      • 20 Minutes or Less
      • Vegetarian Friendly
      • Better Than Takeout
      • Freezer Friendly Recipes
      • Appetizers
      • Air Fryer Recipes
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • Desserts
  • HOW TO START A BLOG
    • HOW MUCH MONEY DO I MAKE AS A FOOD BLOGGER?
    • HOW TO START A BLOG THAT MAKES MONEY!
    • HOW I TRANSITIONED FROM 9-5 TO FT FOOD BLOGGER
    • TOP BLOGGING RECOMMENDATIONS (Courses, Apps, Equipment)
    • How I Manage My Time as an FT Content Creator
  • TRAVEL WITH TIFFY
    • BEST CHEAP EATS IN VANCOUVER (UNDER $20!)
    • 15 MUST-TRY RESTAURANTS IN OAHU, HAWAII
    • What to do in Toronto in 48 Hours
    • Best Bubble Tea In Vancouver
  • Kitchen Essential
    • Condiments
    • Gadgets
    • BEST AIR FRYERS ON AMAZON
    • BEST BLENDERS ON AMAZON

Tiffy Cooks

Easy Asian Recipes

21 Days of Dinner Idea, 21 Days of Street Food, Appetizers, Better Than Takeout, Dinner Ideas, Nightmarket Series, Recipes, Search By Ingredients, Search By Series, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Friendly · July 6, 2021

Crispy Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce

Crispy Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce

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!

Today I am sharing my secret tips on making EXTRA CRISPY fried tofu as well as my savory, homemade garlic sauce. 

Crispy Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce

If you have been to Taiwan, you know about Taiwan’s famous stinky tofu.

I tried making it before at my house, and not going to lie, my house smelled terrible for seven days straight. I do not recommend frying fermented stinky tofu at home; even though it was delicious, I will just have stinky tofu whenever I am back in Taiwan.

However, I did work on a copycat recipe that resembles the famous stinky tofu with the same texture, identical sauce, and of course, the BEST homemade pickled cabbage. Give this recipe a try, because I PROMISE you will love it! 

Asian Vegetarian Recipes

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 saltwater and then coated with rice flour helps replicate the Stinky Tofu texture you find at night markets. 

The perfect way to make tofu

The star of this Crispy Fried Tofu recipe is the savory homemade garlic sauce that’s drizzled on top.

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, it completes the dish!

The sauce is the copycat garlic sauce you find at night market but 100x better. If you have any leftover sauce, drizzle on top of steamed vegetables, and you will thank me later! 

Crispy Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce

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. 

Taiwanese Fried Chicken

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 Tofu with Garlic Sauce

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 
  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!!! 
Crispy Fried Tofu
Print

Crispy fried tofu with garlic sauce

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! Today I am sharing my secret tips on making EXTRA CRISPY fried tofu as well as my savory, homemade garlic sauce. If you have been to Taiwan, you know about Taiwan’s famous stinky tofu. I tried making it before at my house, and not going to lie, my house smelled terrible for seven days straight. I do not recommend frying fermented stinky tofu at home; even though it was delicious, I will just have stinky tofu whenever I am back in Taiwan. However, I did work on a copycat recipe that resembles the famous stinky tofu with the same texture, identical sauce, and of course, the BEST homemade pickled cabbage. Give this recipe a try, because I PROMISE you will love it!
Prep Time20 mins
Active Time15 mins
Total Time35 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
Yield: 4 People

Materials

  • 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

Garlic Sauce

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

Video

Posted In: 21 Days of Dinner Idea, 21 Days of Street Food, Appetizers, Better Than Takeout, Dinner Ideas, Nightmarket Series, Recipes, Search By Ingredients, Search By Series, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Friendly

You’ll Also Love

Crispy Potato PancakeCrispy Potato Pancake (20 Minutes only!)
Chinese Steamed Chicken20 Minute Chinese Steamed Chicken
Spicy garlic Chili OilChili Garlic Oil (5 Minutes Only!)

Comments

  1. Shennen says

    July 7, 2021 at 10:24 am

    Hi! I am wondering if you’ve tried air frying the tofu pieces or any of your recipes requiring deep frying? Any tips appreciated! =)

    • Tiffany says

      July 7, 2021 at 10:45 am

      Hi ❤️ For this recipe I recommend deep frying to get the authentic texture. You can for sure also use an air fryer but fry at 350 for 10 minutes, flip and fry for another 10 minutes. It won’t be as crispy but should still be yummy ❤️ Make sure to spray oil before air frying

      • Shennen says

        July 7, 2021 at 4:05 pm

        Hi again! If I try the air fryer route, should I still use the rice flour coating or just spray oil?

        • Tiffany says

          July 7, 2021 at 8:56 pm

          Yes 🙂 still use rice flour or corn starch

Next Post >

Taiwanese Pickled Cabbage (Super easy!)

About Me
Hi! I am Tiffy and I am a HUGE foodie. I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love sharing what I love with the world.
I was born in Taiwan, a country with some of the best street food in the world. When I think back to my childhood, I remember all the fantastic restaurants my dad brought me to when I was young. You see, my family is also huge foodies; we use to wander around night markets every weekend, skip the last period in class to try out new restaurants, and every summer, we would travel around Taiwan exploring all the new “must try” dishes around the country.

Archives

  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020

Categories

  • 15 Minute Dinner
  • 20 Minute Dinner
  • 20 Minutes or Less
  • 21 Days of Dinner Idea
  • 21 Days of Street Food
  • Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer Recipes
  • Appetizers
  • Balcony Garden
  • Beef
  • Better Than Takeout
  • Blog
  • BLOGGING
  • Breakfast Series
  • Chicken
  • Condiments
  • Cooking Mama
  • Daily Tiffy
  • Dessert
  • Desserts
  • Dinner Ideas
  • Drinks
  • Eat with Tiffy
  • Freezer Friendly Recipes
  • Fusion Friday
  • Gadgets
  • Healthy Recipes
  • Holiday Series
  • Holiday Series
  • Home
  • In the Kitchen
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Kdrama Series
  • Kitchen Essential
  • Lifestyle
  • Lunch Box Series
  • Nightmarket Series
  • Pork
  • Recipes
  • Rice/Noodle
  • Seafood
  • Search By Ingredients
  • Search By Series
  • Soups and Stews
  • Takeout Series
  • Takeout Series
  • Travel with Tiffy
  • TRAVEL WITH TIFFY
  • Uncategorized
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Honey Ginger Chicken The BEST Honey Ginger Chicken 2k views
  • Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles (15 Minutes!) 1.3k views
  • honey garlic chicken Honey Garlic Chicken (20 Minutes!) 1.1k views

Trending Now

  • Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles (15 Minutes!)
  • Spicy Garlic Noodle Spicy Garlic Noodle (10 Minutes Only!)
  • Korean Marinated Eggs Korean Marinated Eggs – Mayak Gyeran (EASY!)
  • Air Fryer Asian Chicken The BEST Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken

hey there!

Hi! I am Tiffy and I am a HUGE foodie. I love to cook, I love to eat, and I love sharing what I love with the world.

  • Pork
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Vegetarian
  • Seafood
  • Rice/Noodle
  • 20 Minutes or Less
  • Dinner Ideas
  • Appetizers
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Freezer Friendly Recipes
  • Desserts
  • Air Fryer Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Daily Tiffy
  • Eat with Tiffy
  • Kitchen Essential
  • Travel with Tiffy
  • About Me
  • Get in Touch
  • PRIVACY POLICY

LATEST ON INSTAGRAM

tiffy.cooks

Are you ready for the CRUNCH?? 20 minute extra cri Are you ready for the CRUNCH?? 20 minute extra crispy potato pancake, seriously SO delicious. 🔥

Seasoning and full recipe are link in my bio 

#crispy #potato #pancakes #pancake #potatoes #quickmeals #dinnerideas #easyrecipes #cookingvideo #crunchy
Dinner ready in 30 minutes, Black Pepper Beef Nood Dinner ready in 30 minutes, Black Pepper Beef Noodle Stir-fry 🤤🤤

You can use ANY noodles of your choice, and I am using spaghetti today!

Full recipe link in bio ❤️

#noodle #noodles #beef #stirfry #dinnerideas #quickmeals #easyrecipes #cookingvideo #homecooking #dinnerisserved
Back with another 20 minute recipe - Ginger Glazed Back with another 20 minute recipe - Ginger Glazed Chicken 🤤 

Savoury, sweet and finger licking good! Get your rice ready because this recipe is so delicious! 

Full recipe link in bio ❤️

#chicken #chickenrecipes #chickendinner #honey #easyrecipes #quickmeals #cookingvideo #homecooking #homecooked #dinnerideas
If you want to spice up your dumplings, try making If you want to spice up your dumplings, try making these delicious hot and sour dumplings that take less than 10 minutes to make 😍🔥

Full recipe link in bio ❤️

#dumplings #dumpling #spicy #garlic #chili #quickmeals #cookingvideo #homecooking #easyrecipes
Let’s pack my husbands lunch together, we are ma Let’s pack my husbands lunch together, we are making 4 dishes in 40 minutes. This week, we are craving Chinese food 😋

On the menu this week … 
- Beijing Beef
- egg fried rice 
- garlic green bean 
- black pepper mushroom 

All the recipes are linked in my bio ❤️

#lunch #lunchbox #bento #bentobox #chinesefood #asmrfood #cooking #homecooking #friedrice #beef #cookingvideo
Have you ever tried HOT MOCHI? Welcome to episode Have you ever tried HOT MOCHI? Welcome to episode 3 of ug-licious, a series featuring food that tastes good but doesn’t look good. 

Today we are sharing one of my favourite easy, 3 ingredient dessert, HOT MILK MOCHI 

Full recipe link in bio :)

#mochi #foodie #dessert #desserttime #desserts #easyrecipes #cookingvideo #storytime #homecooking #cookingvideo
One of my favorite ways to use leftover vegetables One of my favorite ways to use leftover vegetables in my fridge is to make vegetable pancakes. 

Crispy, healthy, and super delicious vegetable pancakes are one of my go-to recipes at least once a week. PLUS, it takes less than 20 minutes to make!

Full recipe link in bio ❤️

#vegetables #vegetable #pancake #pancakes #crispy #easyrecipes #dinnerideas #quickmeals #cookingvideo #homecooking
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 Tiffy Cooks · Theme by 17th Avenue