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Crispy Manchurian Tofu

This is a quick, sticky tofu dish that’s the best texture of any tofu out there, honestly! It's torn, coated and air fried until crisp, then tossed through a glossy garlic chilli sauce that comes together in minutes, and it packs in the protein. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the kind of recipe that works well on a weeknight, doesn’t need much prep, and is just as good spooned over rice as it is with noodles.

Prep

5m

Cook

20m

Total

25m

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

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Step 1

Tear the tofu into chunky, irregular pieces and add them to a container with a lid. Pour over 0.75 tbsp light soy sauce, seal the lid and shake well so the tofu is evenly coated.

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For

2

M

I

For air frying the tofu:

300

g

Super-firm tofu

3/4

tbsp

Light soy sauce

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Per Serving

Calories

338kcal

Fat

11g

Saturates

2g

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Notes

Coating the tofu in a lidded container helps create rough edges, which makes it crispier once cooked and gives the sauce more to cling to. If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the tofu at 220°C for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. The sauce should be thick, glossy and sticky. If it gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of water. If it’s too thin, let it bubble for another minute or two. Taste the sauce before adding the tofu and adjust with more vinegar for sharpness or sugar to balance, or chilli if you want to add some fire. You can add peppers, mangetout or broccoli to the pan before pouring in the sauce. Fry them briefly with the aromatics so they stay crisp, alternatively serve them on the side to round out the meal. Best eaten fresh while the tofu is crisp, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave, but the tofu won't be as crispy.

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Very tasty. I didn’t have chili garlic sauce in house, so used some sriracha

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Crispy Manchurian Tofu

This is a quick, sticky tofu dish that’s the best texture of any tofu out there, honestly! It's torn, coated and air fried until crisp, then tossed through a glossy garlic chilli sauce that comes together in minutes, and it packs in the protein. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the kind of recipe that works well on a weeknight, doesn’t need much prep, and is just as good spooned over rice as it is with noodles.

Prep

5m

Cook

20m

Total

25m

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Turn cooking mode on

Step 1

Tear the tofu into chunky, irregular pieces and add them to a container with a lid. Pour over 0.75 tbsp light soy sauce, seal the lid and shake well so the tofu is evenly coated.

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For

2

M

I

For air frying the tofu:

300

g

Super-firm tofu

3/4

tbsp

Light soy sauce

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Per Serving

Calories

338kcal

Fat

11g

Saturates

2g

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Notes

Coating the tofu in a lidded container helps create rough edges, which makes it crispier once cooked and gives the sauce more to cling to. If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the tofu at 220°C for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. The sauce should be thick, glossy and sticky. If it gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of water. If it’s too thin, let it bubble for another minute or two. Taste the sauce before adding the tofu and adjust with more vinegar for sharpness or sugar to balance, or chilli if you want to add some fire. You can add peppers, mangetout or broccoli to the pan before pouring in the sauce. Fry them briefly with the aromatics so they stay crisp, alternatively serve them on the side to round out the meal. Best eaten fresh while the tofu is crisp, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave, but the tofu won't be as crispy.

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Elaine W

a month ago

Very tasty. I didn’t have chili garlic sauce in house, so used some sriracha

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