Vietnamese Fried Tofu with Spicy Sauce (Dau Hu Chien Sot Cay)
Crispy fried tofu squares served with a vibrant, spicy, sweet, and tangy dipping sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- Firm Tofu150 g
- Fish Sauce5 ml
- Chili Garlic Sauce10 g
- Cooking Oil15 ml
- Sugar5 g
- Water15 ml
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut into bite-sized cubes or triangles.
- 2Step 2
Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- 3Step 3
Carefully add the tofu to the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- 4Step 4
While the tofu fries, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 5Step 5
Remove the fried tofu from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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