Legume
Fried
Fried tofu is oil-blanched or deep-fried until puffed and golden, creating a chewy sponge that soaks up braising sauces. Common in East and Southeast Asian braises and hotpots. Ready to simmer—no long pressing needed. Add to red-cooked dishes, curries, and vegetarian stews near the end so it heats through without collapsing. Re-crisp briefly in a pan if you want contrast. Keep cool once opened; the porous structure can pick up fridge odours.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 0.82 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 10.2 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
- Total Carbohydrate 21.1 g
- Dietary Fibre 6.03 g
- Total Sugars 2.11 g
- Complex / starch 12.4 g
- Protein 9.04 g
- Water 61.9 g
- Energy 123 kcal
- Water 61.9 g
- Carbohydrates 21.1 g
- Protein 9.04 g
- Fat 0.82 g
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
- Omega-3 0.03 g
- Vitamins 168 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.29 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 1.73 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.57 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 5.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 134 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.55 mg
- Vitamin K 8.7 µg
- Minerals 378 mg
- Major Minerals 376 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.02 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.29 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.12 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 1.73 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.57 · vitamin-b6: 0.23 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 5.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 133.7 · vitamin-e: 0.55 · vitamin-k: 8.7 ·
Minerals
Fried of Tofu: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Markets sold tofu as separate fried forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.
Retail packing made fried of tofu a familiar labelled product.
Food service portioned fried of tofu for consistent yield.