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Fried Tofu with Rice and Sambal

Crispy golden tofu served over steamed rice with a spicy sambal sauce and crunchy crackers. A quick, satisfying meal ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
22g
Fried Tofu with Rice and Sambal
comfortingquickIndonesianveganvegetariantofucrispychewy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the 14 oz tofu dry with paper towels, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with 2 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add tofu in a single layer and fry until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes total.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in 3 tbsp sambal oelek and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and coating the tofu.

  4. Step 4

    Serve the tofu over 2 cups cooked rice, topped with 1 cup fried crackers.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl

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