Michelin-Star Szechuan Crispy Tofu Bites With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Discover an exquisite gourmet dish featuring Michelin-star inspired Szechuan Crispy Tofu Bites served with a delectable spicy peanut sauce, offering a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. This elevated Chinese fusion recipe is perfect for advanced cooks seeking to impress their guests.
Allergens
Soy, Nuts, Eggs
Ingredients
- 16 oz firm tofu, extra
- firm
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all
- purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup unsalted dry
- roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup low
- sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, ground
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Press and drain the tofu cut into 1 inch cubes. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Dredge each tofu cube through the flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko. Repeat for all pieces. In a deep frying pan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F (180°C). Fry tofu until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels. For the sauce, blend peanuts, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sriracha, ground Szechuan peppercorns, ginger, and garlic until smooth. Drizzle sauce over crispy tofu bites and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
Chef’s Insight
This recipe showcases the perfect balance of Szechuan flavors and textures, creating an irresistible combination that will delight your taste buds.
Notes
Adjust spice level to taste by adding more or less sriracha or ground Szechuan peppercorns.