Fried Tofu Puff
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 245 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 245 kcal in each 100g:
About Fried Tofu Puff
Fried tofu - golden outside, honeycombed inside; great at absorbing broth.
Health Benefits of Fried Tofu Puff
What frying does to nutrition
Fried tofu is block tofu cut and deep-fried: the surface dries into a golden shell while internal water vaporises into honeycomb pores. 100g has 17g protein and 17.6g fat - 245 kcal, about three times white tofu, the extra fat mostly oil absorbed during frying.
Absorbs broth; how it's used
Its stand-out trait is soaking up liquid - the pores act like a sponge. Japanese oden's stuffed fried-tofu pouches (巾着) hold rice cake or vegetables. In Chinese cooking, fried tofu stews with cabbage and noodles, or is stuffed with mince and braised - great with rice.
Control calories; pair well
Blanch fried tofu in boiling water ~30s to shed surface oil before cooking, cutting total fat. Plan 3-5 pieces (50-80g) a meal with plenty of leafy greens and mushrooms - enjoy the broth-absorbing taste while staying balanced.