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Tofu Frites





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
30 mins

The secret to this finger snack is the Asian dipping sauce. We like Thai-style sweet chili sauce, but you could use another style, or stir up your own mixture of ketchup, soy sauce, and spices.

Tofu Frites




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Karen Shinto
  Vegetable oil for frying
 1 package (15.5 oz.) extra-firm tofu
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  Thai or other Asian sweet chili sauce
Step 1
1

Pour oil into a large saucepan to a depth of 1 in. and heat to 350°. Cut tofu into sticks about 1/2 in. wide and 3 to 4 in. long; pat dry with a towel.

Step 2
2

Mix together salt, pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 3
3

Drop tofu sticks into hot oil, working in batches, making sure they don't touch. Use a slotted spoon to gently turn tofu over occasionally; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 4
4

Sprinkle with seasoning mix and parsley, and serve with chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 246mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g2%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Protein 11g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.