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Crispy Tofu: 7 Secrets to Getting It Right Every Time

Step 1

Why Tofu Goes Soft (and How to Stop It)

Tofu is mostly water. A standard block of firm tofu can be 85–90% water by weight. When you apply heat without first removing that moisture, you get steam instead of…

Step 2

Choosing the Right Tofu

Not all tofu is made equal when it comes to crispiness.

Step 3

The Single Most Important Step: Pressing

If you do only one thing differently, make it this.

Step 4

Coating for Maximum Crunch

A light coating creates a thin crust that protects the tofu from losing more moisture during cooking and adds textural contrast.

Step 5

Four Ways to Cook Crispy Tofu

Each method has genuine strengths depending on your equipment and what you are making.

Step 6

When to Add Sauce or Marinade

This is where most recipes make a subtle but critical error: they have you marinate the tofu before cooking.

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