Tofu Recipes: Spicy Sambal Fried Firm Tofu

firm tofu

🥗Healthier: extra firm tofu

💰Cheaper: tofu

Extra firm tofu holds its shape better during frying.

sambal oelek

🥗Healthier: homemade chili paste

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha is more widely available and less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is a common and cheaper alternative.

Blend the dried chilli to create a paste.

Heat cooking oil in a ceramic frying pan.

Add the blended chilli paste, shrimp paste, and chopped onions (yellow onion, red onion, and shallots) to the pan, sautéing until fragrant.

Stir in minced garlic and turmeric, cooking for a few more minutes.

Add the fried tofu to the mixture, tossing to coat.

Sprinkle in brown sugar and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens