Sauteed tofu is cooked with a small amount of oil and a bit of sauce to create a delightfully crispy exterior. In this quick guide we’ll show you how to sauté tofu for a delicious taste.
Let’s go…
Instructions
Time needed: 20 minutes
Sauteed Tofu is a fast and tasty way of cooking tofu as an alternative to any of the more traditional methods. This is an easy alternative that we highly recommend to add flavor to your tofu dishes .
- Step 1
Press extra firm tofu for at least 30 minutes and cut into cubes. Add a small amount of oil to a non-stick skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add tofu to pan and brown on each side for about 1-2 minutes for a total of about 15 minutes.
- Step 2
Once all sides of tofu are lightly golden brown, add about 1/4 cup of sauce.
- Step 3
Cook tofu, stirring frequently until sauce has been absorbed into tofu and caramelized around the edges creating a crispy exterior.
- Step 4
Add sautéed tofu to salads, stir fry, noodle bowls, or soup.
Frequently Asked Questions
For these instructions, cook it at medium to high heat.
It should take no longer than 20 minutes.
It should look golden brown, slightly crispy at the edges and chewy in the center.
Other Ways To Make Tofu
If you’re looking for other ways to make tofu, we have few other options that could appeal to what you’re looking for on our website:
- How to Cook Tofu
- How to Bake Tofu
- How to Bake CRISPY Tofu
- How to Air Fry
- How to Fry Tofu
- How to Scramble Tofu
Also, make sure to look into the Frequently Asked Questions about tofu from our index post on this topic and we hope those can answer any questions you may have.