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Crispy Tofu Rad Prik

Crispy Tofu Rad Prik

Thai
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39 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

39 min · 8 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

380 kcalper person
Protein 16g
Carbs 32g
Fats 20g

About this dish

Tofu fried until the outside shatters, drowned in the same sweet-sour-spicy tamarind chilli sauce that defines rad prik, swapping fish for a vegetarian centrepiece.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Garlic clovesfinely chopped5 clove
  • Red Chillifinely chopped3
  • Tomatoesdiced2
  • Coriandersmall bunch, chopped, for serving1

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofupressed dry and cut into large pieces600 g

Tins & Jars

  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp

Dried Goods

  • Rice flour80 g
  • Tapioca Starch40 g
  • Palm sugargrated40 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Light soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying, plus 2 tbsp for the sauce1 l

Utensils

  • Large saucepan
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

In a shallow dish, whisk together the rice flour and tapioca starch.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Heat the deep-frying oil in a large saucepan to 175°C.

Approx. 8 minutes
3

Toss the tofu through the flour mix until evenly coated, shaking off any excess.

Approx. 4 minutes
4

Fry the tofu in batches for 5 minutes, turning once, until deeply golden and crisp.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Lift onto a wire rack to drain.

Approx. 3 minutes
6

Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil for the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the garlic and chilli for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 3 minutes
7

Add the tomatoes, tamarind paste, palm sugar and light soy sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the tomatoes break down.

Approx. 5 minutes
8

Pour the sauce over the crispy tofu, scatter with coriander, and serve immediately.

Approx. 3 minutes