Fried tofu cheese
Description
The recipe won’t take much time. Soy cheese is very tasty when served with different sauces, because it has a traditional and unobtrusive flavor; it is added to salads and appetizers. Before frying, the cheese can be coated in ready-made breadcrumbs or you can make the coating yourself to your own taste, for example, by grinding almonds or coating it in different spices. The dish is very simple to prepare and delicious. It can be served with different sauces: tomato, spicy, soy, chili. Serve the appetizer to the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the cheese on a plate and put a small weight on top so the excess liquid drains off. After 20–30 minutes, pour off the water and cut it into long pieces (any shape is fine).
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Step 2
2. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece in the breading.
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Step 3
3. Place the frying pan over heat, pour in oil, and fry the breaded cheese on each side until a golden-brown crust appears. Place the finished cheese sticks on a paper towel to remove excess fat.
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Step 4
4. Serve the fried tofu sticks with ketchup or any other sauce, as desired.