3 strokes fried tofu is not afraid of breaking
1. Soak in salt water
Prepare a bowl of water, add 1 spoonful of salt, stir well, and soak in tofu for about 3 minutes; Through the osmotic pressure caused by different concentrations to help tofu dehydrate, the structure will become more compact.
2. blanch first
cut the tofu into pieces, put it on a filter screen and blanch it quickly in boiling water for 1 ~ 3 seconds, so that the tofu can keep a beautiful shape after the internal moisture is forced out. Add a little salt to the boiling water, and the effect will be better! It is very suitable for tofu dishes that need to be stewed.
3. Steaming first
Put the tofu in a plate and steam it in an electric cooker or steamer for about 1 minutes. Use high temperature to make the surface of the tofu shrink and firm, so that it will not be easily broken when frying.
as long as tofu is processed first, it will not be easy to fail in cooking. If you have enough time, you can also use bowls and plates to pressurize tofu the night before to help remove water, and then with any of the above methods, the texture of tofu will definitely become firm and will not break when touched.
4 tips for frying tofu
1. The pot must be hot
The pot must be hot, so that tofu will not stick to the pot. It is suggested to turn on "medium heat" and wait for 2 minutes, and then put the palm of your hand parallel to the pot. When it feels close to hot hands, it means that the temperature is enough, you can pour in the oil, and the tofu can only be added when the oil temperature rises.
2. keep the heat in the middle
frying the tofu in the middle can make the surface of the tofu quickly firm, lock the moisture in the tofu and keep the taste smooth and tender.
3. Move the pot without moving the shovel
When frying tofu, all the tofu in the pot can be heated evenly by rotating the pot; Please don't use a spatula to move the tofu in this process, otherwise it will easily break the fragile tofu into tofu.
4. Don't turn over in a hurry
Besides mastering the fire, you should also be careful not to turn over in a hurry. After the tofu is put in the pot, let it stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes and fry until it is slightly burnt; If the tofu can move freely in the pot when shaking it, it means that the heating surface has been fried, and it can be turned over. It is recommended to extend the spatula to 1/2 of each piece of tofu before turning it over.
tip: it's best for a novice to fry tofu with solid board tofu, which can successfully fry a complete and delicious tofu!