Hey everyone, it’s Brad, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, fried tofu in lemongrass. One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

Fried tofu in lemongrass is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It’s appreciated by millions daily. Fried tofu in lemongrass is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.

Open and drain water out of tofu package. Use paper towels to firmly squeeze dry the tofu. Any water on tofu will pop and splatter all over when frying. Lemongrass tofu is one of my favourite ways to enjoy tofu.

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can have fried tofu in lemongrass using 5 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Fried tofu in lemongrass:

1. Get 1 packages firm tofu
2. Make ready 3 tbsp chopped lemongrass
3. Take 1 tsp salt
4. Take 1 tbsp sambal chili
5. Prepare 1 tsp tumeric

This Lemongrass Tofu 香茅豆腐 (Xiāng máo dòu fu) dish is inspired by my favorite Vietnamese vegan restaurant dish - Lemongrass Chick'n. It's simple and easy with an amazing citrusy flavor that makes me drool just by the aroma it gives off. Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Lemongrass Sauce (Tofu Nuong Xa). To make it vegetarian, we sub Mushroom Soy Sauce for the Fish sauce.

Instructions to make Fried tofu in lemongrass:

1. Open and drain water out of tofu package. Use paper towels to firmly squeeze dry the tofu. Any water on tofu will pop and splatter all over when frying.
2. Sliver diagnally on one side of tofu, not too deep, flip and slice opposite diagnally on the other side. Optionally can make slits all around. Put on plate.
3. In small bowl, add lemongrass, salt, hot pepper, tumeric. Mix well. Wear gloves to gently put mixture in slits of tofu. Tumeric will stain hands.
4. Can let it sit in fridge to marinate it better, or just fry it if in a hurry. Flip tofu on both sides when frying. Serve with rice and vegetables. (I like to leave it in bag to marinate and fry only what i plan to eat)
5. Ready to serve and ENJOY!

Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Lemongrass Sauce (Tofu Nuong Xa). To make it vegetarian, we sub Mushroom Soy Sauce for the Fish sauce. I also use Splenda instead of sugar, lemon juice instead of lemongrass (since it's hard to find around here), and Sriracha chili sauce for. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro and serve. This recipe works well with chicken for.

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