Crunchy Fried Tofu Japanese Style | Vegan Fried Chicken

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while rice flour is often cheaper and gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Remove the tofu from the freezer and let it thaw naturally for 4 to 5 hours before use.

Drain the water from the tofu, then tear it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

Add the garlic ginger soy sauce mix well, and marinate for about 5 minutes.

Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan.

Take each piece of tofu, squeeze out any excess moisture, coat it with potato starch, and fry in the pan until golden brown and crispy.

Transfer the fried tofu to a wire rack to drain off any excess oil.

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