The Best Crispy Tofu

Press the tofu for 30-45 minutes to remove excess moisture. You can do this with either in a tofu press or by placing the block of tofu on a plate between paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth and putting something heavy on top (such as a cast iron pan). Drain away excess liquid.

In a medium bowl, break up the tofu with your hands, crumbling it into bite-sized pieces.

Add cornstarch, soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons olive oil to the tofu and toss well until pieces are covered.

Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a medium-large skillet set over medium heat. Add the tofu pieces in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed for 10 minutes. Flip carefully and cook for another 10 minutes.

10 min

Break up into servings and add to bowls or other recipes.