Pan Fried Tofu & Mushroom Sauces
Pan Fried Tofu & Mushroom Sauces

Hello everybody, it’s Louise, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, pan fried tofu & mushroom sauces. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Pan Fried Tofu & Mushroom Sauces is one of the most popular of recent trending meals on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. Pan Fried Tofu & Mushroom Sauces is something that I have loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

I have had MANY people ask me how I pan fry my tofu and get it so crispy and firm. There are a few reasons why:-). First I either use a non-stick or cast iron pan, I don't overcrowd the surface, I drain my tofu REALLY well, use only extra firm Chinese style and MOST important of all, I leave it undisturbed while cooking and this allows the golden crust we all love on pan-fried tofu to develop! Firm or extra firm tofu: You cannot use soft or medium tofu as it will release more water and fall apart.

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook pan fried tofu & mushroom sauces using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Pan Fried Tofu & Mushroom Sauces:
  1. Get 500 g Fresh Momen Tofu *OR medium soft Tofu
  2. Prepare Salt & Pepper
  3. Get Plain Flour
  4. Prepare 2-4 tablespoons Oil
  5. Get <Garlic & Soy Mushroom Sauce>
  6. Take 100 g Shiitake, Shimeji or Enoki
  7. Take 1 clove Garlic *sliced
  8. Take 2 Butter
  9. Take 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  10. Make ready 2 tablespoons Mirin
  11. Prepare 2 tablespoons Sake or Water
  12. Get 2-3 Spring Onion

Add the olive oil to a non-stick pan and add the tofu cubes and a few pinches kosher salt.; Turn on the heat to medium-high. A simple recipe of pan fried tofu drizzled with a spicy-sweet sauce (made from garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes). Easy and made with local pantry staples. It's funny how tofu gets associated only with vegetarian/healthy foods on the mainland.

Steps to make Pan Fried Tofu & Mushroom Sauces:
  1. Place Tofu on slightly tilted cutting board or plate for a while to remove excess water. If thick, cut to 2 to 3cm thickness.
  2. Make the sauce. Prepare Mushrooms. Cut Shiitake, or tear Shimeji and Enoki into smaller pieces.
  3. Heat butter in a frypan and cook Garlic until aromatic. Add Mushrooms and cook until cooked though, add Soy Sauce, Mirin and Sake.
  4. Salt & Pepper Tofu and coat with Plain Flour.
  5. Heat oil in a frypan and cook Tofu all sides until golden and crispy.
  6. Place tofu on a plate and cover with the Mushroom Sauce. Sprinkle some chopped Spring Onion and serve.

Easy and made with local pantry staples. It's funny how tofu gets associated only with vegetarian/healthy foods on the mainland. Crispy Pan Fried Tofu is a fabulous vegetarian snack or appetizer. The crunchy golden exterior is the perfect complement to the soft texture of the tofu. Paired with a bold & spicy dipping sauce, you'll want to eat these straight out of the skillet!

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