Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl with Green Onion Vinaigrette (Satu'li Canteen Copycat)

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Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl with Green Onion Vinaigrette (Satu'li Canteen Copycat)

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Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl with Green Onion Vinaigrette (Satu'li Canteen Copycat)

1 package extra firm tofudrained, pressed, and cubed

½ tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

Cornstarchfor coating

1 sweet potatochopped

2 red potatoeschopped

Salt and pepperto taste

¾ cup green onionchopped

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons honey

Salt and pepperto taste

½ cup oil

Instructions

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Instructions

Add the tofu to a large bowl. Mix together seasonings then sprinkle on tofu. Gently toss tofu with cornstarch until each piece is seasoned and coated.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the tofu cubes until all sides are browned. Each side should take about 5 minutes each, you'll know they are ready to flip when they don't stick to the bottom. Transfer crispy tofu to a cooling rack to get rid of excess oil and harden.

As the tofu cooks, heat a little olive oil in a second large skillet. Add sweet potato and red potato and season with salt and pepper. Let cook over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

To make the vinaigrette, toss everything except oil into a blender. Blend until smooth then slowly add the oil and blend until completely incorporated.

To serve, create a base of potato hash, top with crispy tofu, and drizzle with green onion vinaigrette.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Thoroughly 🌊
Wrap extra-firm tofu in paper towels and weight it down for at least 30 minutes before cutting to remove excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness when fried.
Cornstarch Creates the Crunch ✨
Toss pressed tofu cubes in cornstarch mixed with your spice blend rather than flour—this creates an ultra-crispy, glass-like exterior that stays crunchy even with vinaigrette.
Char Your Green Onions Properly 🔥
Use a cast-iron skillet or grill to char green onions until blackened and blistered before adding to vinaigrette—this develops deep umami flavors that elevate the entire dish.
Balance Your Spice Blend Ratio 🌶️
Mix chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder in a 4:1:1:1 ratio to prevent any single flavor from overpowering while building complex heat and depth.
Make Crispy Potatoes Last 🥔
Cook and crisp your potatoes separately and plate them just before serving—this prevents them from absorbing vinaigrette and losing their crucial textural contrast.