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Cripiest pan fried tofu recipe

Vegan, gluten free, xanthan gum free
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Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 400-500g firm tofu (packet sizes vary)
  • 1/3 cup (45g) potato starch or cornstarch (not all cornstarch is gluten free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (check it's gluten free if it needs to be)
  • 2 tablespoons (40ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (40ml) vodka (ensure it's gluten free if it needs to be) or sub water unflavoured
  • Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Instructions
 

  • Firmly press and dry your tofu.
  • Mix together the potato starch, salt and baking powder, then add the water and vodka.
  • Preheat a large skillet over a medium high heat with the vegetable oil.
  • Tear or cut the tofu into bite sized chunks. Dip each piece of tofu into the batter, allow it to drip off slightly and then place it into the hot oil. Space the pieces of tofu evenly in the pan and cook in batches
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes each side until the tofu is golden brown. If pieces of tofu are sticking, turn the heat right up.
  • Repeat with the remaining tofu until all the pieces are cooked. Drizzle with the sauce of your choice before serving or keep plain.
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