21min 4 ppl
Cereal Tofu
22 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
22 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
338 kcalper person
Protein 14g
Carbs 30g
Fats 18g
About this dish
Crisp-fried tofu tossed through toasted wheat cereal flakes with curry leaves, chilli and butter until every piece is coated in a crunchy, fragrant crust.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Curry leaves15 leaves
- Bird's Eye Chilliessliced3 whole
Dairy & Eggs
- Unsalted butter50 g
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofupressed and cut into bite-sized pieces500 g
Dried Goods
- Wheat cereal flakesroasted breakfast cereal, lightly crushed80 g
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Cornflour3 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea salt0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying300 ml
Utensils
- Wok
- Mixing bowl
Method
1
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then pat completely dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Toss the tofu pieces in the cornflour to coat evenly, shaking off the excess.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok to 180°C and deep-fry the tofu in batches for 4 minutes until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
Approx. 6 minutes
4
Melt the butter in a clean wok over medium heat and fry the curry leaves and chillies for 1 minute until fragrant.
Approx. 2 minutes
5
Add the cereal flakes, sugar and salt and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly caramelised.
Approx. 3 minutes
6
Toss the fried tofu through the toasted cereal mixture until every piece is coated, then serve immediately while crisp.
Approx. 3 minutes
