Crispy Tofu & getting cornflour to stick?

[UnderOpenSky]

I always thought Tofu was bland, but had it out recently and realise it can have a lovely texture.

I cooked it last week and after a bit of googling, pressed it a lot and then coated it in cornflower and salt. It was pretty good (as it wasn't soggy), but a lot of the flour came of when it went into the hot oil. Any suggestions for making the batter stick better?

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

Dip it in soymilk before you coat it with flour.

 

[bi0boy]

or eggs

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Dip it in soymilk before you coat it with flour.

Is soy milk because it automatically Chinese or it works better?

Had been considering some egg, but have oat and goats milk in the cupboard.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

or eggs

There we go

 

[Sirena]

i just fry it straight, usually.

I'll try it with cornflour next time.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

Is soy milk because it automatically Chinese or it works better?

Had been considering some egg, but have oat and goats milk in the cupboard.

I assumed you might want the veggie version if you're using tofu. Egg would also work.

 

[Pickman's model]

I always thought Tofu was bland, but had it out recently and realise it can have a lovely texture.

I cooked it last week and after a bit of googling, pressed it a lot and then coated it in cornflower and salt. It was pretty good (as it wasn't soggy), but a lot of the flour came of when it went into the hot oil. Any suggestions for making the batter stick better?

honey

 

[UnderOpenSky]

I assumed you might want the veggie version if you're using tofu. Egg would also work.

Thank you, will bear it mind. My girlfriend isn't veggie/vegan but used to be and still doesn't like eating to much meat, so it's tofu tonight.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

honey

Have you actually tried this? I can it would quite nice, but different.

 

[Pickman's model]

Have you actually tried this? I can it would quite nice, but different.

i haven't tried it but it would work on the basis that honey is sticky.

 

[Fez909]

Make sure your pan is hot enough before you add the tofu

 

[Opera Buffa]

If you can't be arsed to press it you can chop it up and microwave it for 10 mins to get the water out.

The water evaporates out as it boils in the microwave.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Hell yeah

Thin coat of batter gave a wonderful texture to it. I added a fair bit of pepper, garlic powder and salt to the corn flour. Was out of eggs so used oat milk to make it bind better. It worked, but think egg would be superior.

As an added bonus we had some left over roast chicken and I threw a few tiny bits in covered in the mix... Will be exploring that further!

 

[dessiato]

Hell yeah

Thin coat of batter gave a wonderful texture to it. I added a fair bit of pepper, garlic powder and salt to the corn flour. Was out of eggs so used oat milk to make it bind better. It worked, but think egg would be superior.

As an added bonus we had some left over roast chicken and I threw a few tiny bits in covered in the mix... Will be exploring that further!

That's how I do my chicken. I add some smoked paprika to give some heat and flavour. I mix up the spices, in equal quantities, and keep some handy for when I want it. If you can get it try adding some powdered onion too.