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Recipe: Fried Tofu

Fried tofu is easy to make and has a nice chewy/crunchy texture.

Yield	2 servings
Time	20 minutes
Tools	knife paper towels frying pan spatula
Ingredients	1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu 2-4 T peanut or vegetable oil
Directions	Slice or cube the tofu, place on paper towels, and pat dry. Heat the oil over medium-high heat, then add the tofu pieces. Fry, uncovered and undisturbed, until golden brown. This will take at least 7 minutes, so don't check until then. Turn each piece and repeat. Serve immediately.
Notes	Fried tofu is particularly good with peanut sauce.
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