Crispy Popcorn Tofu
Crispy Popcorn Tofu features a magical crispy shell with a tender, soft inside, making it the perfect plant-based snack. It pairs wonderfully with any sauce for a delicious and satisfying treat!
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu 400g
- cooking oil for frying
First time soaking:
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tbsp salt
Second time soaking
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups water
Coating
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g sweet potato starch
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu: Cut into ½-inch cubes and soak in hot salted water for 15 minutes. Drain well.
- 2nd time soaking: Mix baking powder, cornstarch, flour, and water. Soak tofu in this mixture for 5 minutes.
- Dry coating: Mix together sweet potato starch, flour (1:1 ratio) and salt. Coat tofu evenly and shaking off excess.
- First fry: Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry tofu at medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Drain.
- Second fry: Bring the oil back to 175°C (350°F) and fry for another 2 minutes.
- Third fry: Repeat the frying process once more to make it extra crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!