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Uncategorized · December 21, 2021

Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu (20 minutes!)

Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Extra Crispy Tofu drizzled in Spicy Garlic Sauce is my favorite way to enjoy tofu.

This tofu recipe is SO good that I promise even meat lovers like my husband is obsessed with my Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe.

The tofu is fried till perfect; it is crispy on the outside and JUICY on the onside. What makes the dish is my homemade spicy garlic sauce tastes good with EVERYTHING and is super addicting.

Give this Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe a try; you will love it! 

frying tofu

I promise even meat lovers who don’t love tofu will love my Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu. I am a firm believer that if you don’t love tofu, it is because you haven’t found the right recipe.

Tofu, compares to meat, is much easier to cook as you don’t have to worry about it “overcooking.”

It is also super versatile, and when cooked correctly, it tastes even better than meat since it is excellent at absorbing flavor.

I always have tofu in the fridge since it is an excellent source of protein, is fast to prepare, and lasts longer than meat! 

dipping sauces

The star of my Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu is the addicting homemade sauce that is easy to make at home. The sauce is spicy, garlicky, tangy, and savory, the perfect sauce for everything.

This sauce is also ideal as a dumpling dipping sauce or a hotpot dipping sauce if you have extra.

You will need vegetarian oyster sauce, black vinegar, sugar, chopped green onion, minced garlic, sesame seeds, Korean red chili flakes, crushed cumin, cilantro, and hot oil.

The hot oil is a crucial step, as it “fries” all the ingredients and instantly levels up the flavor. 

Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu is vegetarian and also gluten-free.

One of my favorite starches to use is tapioca starch and sweet potato flour.

It is the same flour used for Taiwanese popcorn chicken and Taiwanese XL chicken patty.

Tapioca Starch and Sweet Potato Flour are gluten-free, and when deep-fried, it becomes light and crispy.

Quick tip, let the flour sit for an extra 5 minutes after frying to prevent it from falling off. 

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Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Ingredients 

  • 1 Pack of Medium-firm Tofu 
  • 1.5 cup of Sweet Potato Flour or Tapioca Starch 

Spicy Garlic Sauce 

  • 2 tbsp of Minced Garlic 
  • 2.5 tbsp of Black Vinegar 
  • 2.5 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce 
  • 1-2 Green Onion (chopped) 
  • 1 tsp of Crushed Cumin 
  • 1.5 tbsp of Korean Red Chili Flakes  
  • 0.5 tbsp of Sesame Seeds 
  • 1 tbsp of Sugar 
  • 1-2 tbsp of Cilantro (chopped) 
  • 4 tbsp of HOT oil 
  1. Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Coat the tofu in tapioca starch and let it rest for 5 minutes. 
  2. Heat oil in a pan; once the oil is hot, add tofu and deep-fry for 6-7 minutes until crispy and golden brown. 
  3. Add minced garlic, black vinegar, vegetarian oyster sauce, chopped green onion, crushed cumin, Korean red chili flakes, sesame seeds, sugar, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. 
  4. Heat 4 tbsp of oil, and drizzle the hot oil over the bowl. Mix till everything is combined.
  5. Drizzle the sauce all over the crispy tofu, and garnish with green onion and cilantro. 
Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu
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Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu

Extra Crispy Tofu drizzled in Spicy Garlic Sauce is my favorite way to enjoy tofu. This tofu recipe is SO good that I promise even meat lovers like my husband is obsessed with my Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe. The tofu is fried till perfect; it is crispy on the outside and JUISY on the onside. What makes the dish is my homemade spicy garlic sauce tastes good with EVERYTHING and is super addicting. Give this Crispy Spicy Garlic Tofu recipe a try; you will love it!
Prep Time5 mins
Active Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese
Keyword: 20 Minute Recipes, Appetizers, Asian Food, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Authentic asian recipes, Chili Oil, Chinese american food, Chinese Food, dinner Ideas, Easy, Easy Recipes, GARLIC RECIPE, gluten free, One Pot Dinner, QUICK RECIPES, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes, VEGETARIAN, Vegetarian Recipes
Yield: 4 People

Materials

  • 1 Pack of Medium-firm Tofu
  • 1.5 cup of Sweet Potato Flour or Tapioca Starch

Spicy Garlic Sauce

  • 2 tbsp of Minced Garlic
  • 2.5 tbsp of Black Vinegar
  • 2.5 tbsp of Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
  • 1-2 Green Onion chopped
  • 1 tsp of Crushed Cumin
  • 1.5 tbsp of Korean Red Chili Flakes
  • 0.5 tbsp of Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp of Sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp of Cilantro chopped
  • 4 tbsp of HOT oil

Instructions

  • Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Coat the tofu in tapioca starch and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan; once the oil is hot, add tofu and deep-fry for 6-7 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  • Add minced garlic, black vinegar, vegetarian oyster sauce, chopped green onion, crushed cumin, Korean red chili flakes, sesame seeds, sugar, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
  • Heat 4 tbsp of oil, and drizzle the hot oil over the bowl. Mix till everything is combined.
  • Drizzle the sauce all over the crispy tofu, and garnish with green onion and cilantro.

Notes

The sauce is spicy, garlicky, tangy, and savory, the perfect sauce for everything. This sauce is also ideal as a dumpling dipping sauce or a hotpot dipping sauce if you have extra.

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Comments

  1. Liliana Teju says

    January 2, 2022 at 7:07 am

    5 stars
    Will try! However what oil need to be hot, same the tofu was fried?

    • Tiffany says

      January 10, 2022 at 6:26 pm

      i usually heat up avocado oil or olive oil 🙂 enjoy!!

  2. Jonelee says

    January 6, 2022 at 11:45 pm

    Hi! Love your foodblog! Can you airfry the tofu instead of frying it. And what type oil is the “hot oil”.

    Thanks,
    Jonelee

    • Tiffany says

      January 10, 2022 at 6:25 pm

      thank you so much!! i am working on an air fryer tofu recipe 🙂

      for oil i normally use avocado oil

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