Thai Fried Tofu with Sweet Chilli Sauce and Minced Pork泰式炸豆腐伴絞豬肉甜辣醬
Crispy fried tofu cubes served with a savory minced pork topping and tangy-sweet Thai chilli sauce. The tofu is deep-fried until golden and crunchy on the outside while remaining tender inside, then topped with seasoned minced pork, fresh herbs, and crushed peanuts for texture and authentic Thai flavors.
01Ingredients
- 400g Firm tofu
- 300g Minced pork
- 100ml Fish sauce
- 3tbsp Sweet chilli sauce (ready-made or homemade)
- 2tbsp Palm sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2tbsp Lime juice
- 50g Roasted peanuts
- 1 bunch Fresh coriander
- 2 whole Thai red chillies
- 1 whole Red onion
- 1l Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1tbsp Soy sauce
- 1tsp White pepper powder
Nutrition (per serving)627kcal
- Protein28.5g
- Carbs12.8g
- Fat50.2g
Fiber 2.1 gSodium 3847 mg
02Steps
- Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut into 2cm cubes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan to 180°C until shimmering.
- Carefully lower the tofu cubes into the hot oil and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove the fried tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Finely mince the garlic and slice the red onion and Thai chillies.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over high heat, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the minced pork and stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes until cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Season the cooked pork with soy sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and white pepper. Stir well.
- Arrange the crispy fried tofu on a serving plate.
- Top the tofu with the cooked minced pork mixture.
- Drizzle the sweet chilli sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh coriander, sliced Thai red chillies, red onion slices, and crushed roasted peanuts.
- Serve immediately while the tofu is still warm and crispy, with jasmine rice on the side.
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