Breaded Tofu

Ingredients （yields : 4 servings)

• 250 g semi-firm tofu

• flour

• 2 eggs

• bread crumbs

• salt

• pepper

• oil for frying*

*The frying oil should have a high smoke point (180ºC is a good reference baseline), while the flavor of the oil (neutral or not) is a matter of personal preference.

Realisation

1. Cut the tofu into 3 cm cubes;

2. Prepare three deep plates: in the first, pour the flour; in the second, beat the eggs; in the third, mix together the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper;

3. Coat the tofu cubes with flour, dip them in the beaten egg, and then coat them with the breadcrumb mixture;

4. Heat the oil to 180ºC in a deep fryer or a high, narrow pot;

5. Fry the cubes until golden brown;

6. Serve with the desired sauce, such as a dip made from fermented tofu. Enjoy!