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Korean-Style Tofu Bites with Yeasty Breading
Crispy tofu bites coated in a yeasty, sweet, and spicy Korean-inspired breading, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
⏱25 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 block (14 oz) Extra-firm tofu
- ●1 tsp Yeast
- ●1 cup Flour
- ●1 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- ●2 tsp Rounded sugar
- ●1 Egg
- ●1 cup Vegetable oilfor frying
- ●1/4 cup Jeon (Korean pancake mix)
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together yeast, flour, Korean chili flakes, and rounded sugar.
- 3
Dip each tofu piece into the yeast mixture, coating evenly.
- 4
Dip the coated tofu pieces into the beaten egg.
- 5
Dip the egg-coated tofu pieces into the jeon mix, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Fry the coated tofu pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Drain the fried tofu bites on paper towels.
- 9
Serve hot and enjoy!