Easy Pan-Fried Tofu & Eggs (Đậu Hũ Trứng Chiên)
Here’s an easy recipe using ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.
- 1 package firm tofu (16 oz)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 scallion (slice thinly; separate whites and greens)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Soy dipping sauce
- Wrap tofu in paper towels and gently press together to remove excess moisture. Cut tofu into 12 small cubes (4×3).
- cubes with 1 teaspoon salt and half of ground pepper.
- In a small bowl, crack two eggs. Add remaining salt and pepper, sesame oil and whites of scallion oil. Mix until combined. Dip tofu into egg mixture and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil on medium high. Add tofu. Pour in any remaining egg mixture. Fry until golden brown and repeat until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green parts of scallion. Serve with soy dipping sauce.
Even if tofu isn’t something you usually keep on hand, it’s widely available in American grocery stores. Dau Hu Trung Chien is a staple in my dinner rotation, making an appearance at least once a week. It’s a great protein source with minimal fuss.
If you’re new to tofu, this recipe will win you over. The tofu is lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, dipped in an egg mixture, and pan-fried to golden perfection.
To make it even better, I serve it with a sweet and savory soy dipping sauce. It’s a great source of protein without all the fuss.
If you are new to tofu, this is the recipe to convert you. To make it more scrumptious, I serve mine with a sweet and savory soy dipping sauce.
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Wrap tofu in paper towels and gently press together to remove excess moisture. Cut tofu into 12 small cubes (4×3).
Season tofu cubes with 1 teaspoon salt and half of ground pepper. Prepare the eggs: In a small bowl, crack two eggs.
Add remaining salt and pepper, sesame oil and whites of scallion oil. Mix until combined.
Dip tofu into egg mixture and set aside. Fry: Heat vegetable oil on medium high.
Add tofu. Pour in any remaining egg mixture. Fry until golden brown and repeat until golden brown on all sides.
Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green parts of scallion. Serve with soy dipping sauce.
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My husband and I loved these! Such an easy recipe, cooks up really fast, and it tastes amazing.
I was worried with such few ingredients that the tofu wouldn’t have much flavor, but it really soaks up the egg and sesame oil flavor. Thanks for giving me a new recipe to add to my rotation! Thanks so much Vicki.
Made the pan fried tofu & eggs tonight served with the soy dipping sauce. Surptisingly delicious given the simplicity of the ingredients and ease of method.
Accompanied by rice noodle salad and lemongrass fish. What a feast!