Crispy Tofu Squares with 4 Easy Asian-Inspired Dips

firm tofu

🥗Healthier: extra-firm tofu

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Extra-firm tofu has a firmer texture, while silken tofu is softer and may not hold shape.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + sriracha

Homemade chili sauce can reduce sugar content, while ketchup + sriracha is more budget-friendly.

Cut the firm tofu into squares.

Use 3 whole eggs and mix with Magic Sarap seasoning.

Add salt to the cornstarch for flavor.

Assemble the coating: dip tofu squares in cornstarch, then in egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

Fry the coated tofu squares until golden brown.

Prepare the first sauce: blend mayonnaise, whole cloves of garlic, tuna in oil, salt, lemon juice (remove seeds), and black pepper using a hand blender.

For the second sauce, mix Korean chili paste, sesame oil, salt, and onion.

Prepare the Pinoy manong sauce by mixing garlic, onions, chili, sugar, soy sauce, and grape juice.

Serve the crispy tofu squares with the different dips.

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