An easy way to fry tofu so it's crispy and not sour without marinating it for hours.

foto: YouTube/BENY ALZ

For some people, this sour taste may not bother them, but there are also those who don't like it.

Brilio.net - Tofu is one of the food ingredients that is often used as a side dish with rice. In addition to being affordable, tofu can also be processed into various delicious dishes, such as stir-fried tofu, salted chili tofu, tofu in coconut milk sauce, egg tofu, tofu martabak , to the simplest fried tofu.

Fried tofu is a favorite choice for many people, especially for those who regularly cook at home. In addition to being easy to make, tofu also contains amino acids that help keep you feeling full longer, as reported by bbcgoodfood.com.

However, there is one problem that often occurs when frying tofu, namely the sour taste that still remains even though the tofu has been washed and fried thoroughly. For some people, this sour taste may not bother them, but there are also those who don't like it. If you experience this, there is a simple trick that can be applied so that fried tofu no longer tastes sour.

This trick was shared by a netizen named Beny through his personal YouTube channel BENY ALZ. The method is quite simple and does not require a long marinating process.

Here are the steps:

1. Heat the oil first in a frying pan or teflon pan before adding the tofu. Make sure the oil is really hot so that the tofu is directly exposed to high temperatures when fried.

2. Add the tofu one by one, then let the bottom cook first until brown before turning it over.

photo: YouTube/BENY ALZ

3. Carefully flip the tofu, then wait until all sides are evenly browned.

4. Press the tofu using a spatula while frying. This step aims to release the water content that is still stored in the tofu.

photo: YouTube/BENY ALZ

5. Continue pressing and flipping the tofu until the entire surface is perfectly cooked.

According to Beny, the water that comes out of the tofu when pressed is the main cause of the sour taste in fried tofu. In this way, the tofu is not only free from sour taste, but also crispier and more delicious when eaten.

1. Why does fried tofu taste sour?

The sour taste of tofu usually comes from the natural fermentation process during storage or the remaining water in the tofu that has not been lost during cooking.

2. How do you remove the sour taste from tofu before frying it?

In addition to using the trick of pressing the tofu when frying, you can also soak the tofu in salt water for 10-15 minutes before cooking.

3. Does tofu always have to be marinated before frying?

Not mandatory. If you want tofu to have a more savory taste, you can marinate it with garlic and salt, but even without marinating, tofu can still be fried with the right trick.

4. Why does tofu explode when fried?

Tofu contains a lot of water, and if it is not drained properly before frying, the remaining water can turn into hot steam and cause oil explosions.

5. How to make fried tofu crispier?

Use hot oil, don't turn the tofu too often, and make sure the tofu is pressed so that the water content is reduced before it is cooked.

(brl/tin)