Fried Tofu w/ Sweet Chili Peanut Sauce Recipe เต้าหู้ทอด - Hot Thai Kitchen

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

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

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has less saturated fat, while sunflower seed butter is often cheaper.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with sriracha

Homemade options can reduce sugar content, while ketchup with sriracha is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

Start by blending some mild Thai chilies and a clove of garlic with water and white vinegar.

Add tamarind to the mixture in a pot.

Add granulated sugar, chopped palm sugar, and salt to the pot and simmer until thickened.

Taste the sauce and adjust with more vinegar if needed.

Finish the sauce with chili flakes, crushed peanuts, and cilantro just before serving.

Cut firm tofu into triangles and salt it, letting the salt sit for a few minutes.

Heat oil to about 375°F for frying.

Fry the tofu until light golden brown and crispy, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Remove the tofu and drain on paper towels.

Serve the fried tofu with the sweet chili peanut dipping sauce, garnished with extra peanuts and cilantro.

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