Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating

Chinese dish ready in 48 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

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Prep
18m
Cook
30m
Total
48m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating

Ingredient Amount
firm tofu 1 block
egg 1 as needed
starch as needed
salt half tsp
sugar half tsp
oyster sauce 1 tbsp
light soy sauce 2 tbsp
minced garlic 2 cloves
  • firm tofu1 block
  • egg1 as needed
  • starchas needed
  • salthalf tsp
  • sugarhalf tsp
  • oyster sauce1 tbsp
  • light soy sauce2 tbsp
  • minced garlic2 cloves

Cooking StepsHow to cook Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating step by step

  1. Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating
    Step 1

    Prepare the sauce: in a bowl, combine 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, half tsp salt, half tsp sugar, half tbsp starch, and 3 tbsp water. Mix well and set aside.

  2. Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating
    Step 2

    Prepare ingredients: cut tofu into pieces, have 1 egg and starch ready.

  3. Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating
    Step 3

    Coat tofu first with a layer of starch.

  4. Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating
    Step 4

    Then coat with a layer of beaten egg.

  5. Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating
    Step 5

    Place tofu in a flat pan and pan-fry until both sides are golden.

  6. Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating
    Step 6

    Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry briefly.

  7. Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating
    Step 7

    Add cilantro and scallion segments. Serve!

Pan-Fried Tofu with Egg Coating

Chinese dish ready in 48 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 1 as needed egg
  • as needed starch
  • half tsp salt
  • half tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: in a bowl, combine 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, half tsp salt, half tsp sugar, half tbsp starch, and 3 tbsp water. Mix well and set aside.

  2. Prepare ingredients: cut tofu into pieces, have 1 egg and starch ready.

  3. Coat tofu first with a layer of starch.

  4. Then coat with a layer of beaten egg.

  5. Place tofu in a flat pan and pan-fry until both sides are golden.

  6. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry briefly.

  7. Add cilantro and scallion segments. Serve!

Recipe Details

Common Questions

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.