Crunchy Tofish Tempura
Dip slices of tofu coated in nori and rice flour batter. Deep fry until golden edges form and serve hot for a perfectly crispy appetizer.
ingredients
- ½ pack of firm tofu
- ½ cup of glutinous rice flour
- 1 sheet of nori seaweed
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- ½ tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup of ice-cold water
- 1 liter of sunflower oil
steps
- 1.
Cut the tofu block into thin slices. Make sure they are dry by patting them with paper towels.
- 2.
Using kitchen scissors, cut the nori sheet into thin strips and mix it with rice flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar and ice-cold water.
- 4.
Pour the wet mixture into the flour, slowly stirring it until well combined.
- 5.
Heat up medium-sized pan filled with sunflower oil to 180°C.
- 6.
Dip the tofu slices in the batter, making sure they are fully coated, then carefully drop them into the oil.
- 7.
Fry each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8.
Scoop up the slices of tofu and place them on paper towels to cool.
