Tao Hu Tod Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili

Name: Tao Hu Tod Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 16 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed, 1-in cubed; 6 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup rice flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (store-bought); 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Golden deep-fried tofu cubes with a shatteringly crisp exterior and silky center, served with Thai sweet chili dipping sauce. A classic Thai street-food appetizer that is both satisfying and simple.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

ThaiAppetizerStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

16 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed, 1-in cubed
6 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup rice flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (store-bought)
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

1

Press 16 oz extra-firm tofu between paper towels or a clean kitchen towel for at least 15 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2

In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together 6 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white pepper.
3

Toss the tofu cubes in the flour mixture until evenly coated on all sides, shaking off any excess.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a wok or deep saucepan over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
5

Working in batches, carefully lower the coated tofu cubes into the hot oil. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until deeply golden and crisp all over. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
6

Arrange the crispy tofu on a platter alongside 1 small thinly sliced cucumber. Garnish with 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (store-bought) for dipping.

Questions

How long does Tao Hu Tod Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Tao Hu Tod Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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