Golden Crispy Tofu
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Golden Crispy Tofu

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Golden Crispy Tofu

About This Recipe

This savory Golden Egg Yolk Tofu Stir-Fry is a mouthwatering dish that combines crispy tofu cubes with a rich, umami-packed egg yolk sauce. Perfectly golden-brown tofu is stir-fried until crispy, then coated in a fragrant mixture of mashed egg yolks, garlic, and light soy sauce for an irresistible depth of flavor. The key to this dish is slow-cooking the tofu for a crispy exterior while keeping it tender inside, then blending it with the creamy, savory egg yolk mixture for a luscious texture. Finished with fresh scallions, this quick and easy recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve it over steamed rice to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce—each bite is a perfect balance of crispy, creamy, and savory goodness! Ideal for busy weeknights or a flavorful vegetarian option.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • tofu 200g
  • egg yolks 2 pieces
The aromatics
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • scallions 2 stalks
The sauce & seasonings
  • oil 2 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Cut the tofu into small cubes and mash the egg yolks with a spoon.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add the tofu cubes; cook slowly.
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Remove the tofu from the pan when both sides are golden brown and set aside.
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Step 5
Use the remaining oil in the pan to stir-fry the garlic and mashed egg yolks over low heat, pressing the egg yolks with a spatula until they are fragrant and bubbly.
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Step 6
Add the cooked tofu cubes to the pan.
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Mix everything together, add light soy sauce to taste, and stir-fry briefly to ensure each tofu cube is coated with the savory egg yolk mixture. Sprinkle with chopped scallions before serving.
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Step 8
The dish is now ready.
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Step 9
Serve the sauce from the bottom of the plate over rice and enjoy!

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