Red Tofu Fritters with Chilli Dipping Sauce

Crispy, golden, and packed with bold smoky flavor, these Red Tofu Fritters with Chilli Dipping Sauce are a vegan-friendly appetizer that’s sure to impress. Made with protein-rich crumbled firm tofu and seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin, these fritters are fried to perfection, creating a delightful contrast between the crunchy exterior and tender interior. The accompanying chilli dipping sauce combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and a hint of fresh red chilli for a tantalizing blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or snack cravings, this dish pairs beautifully with a garnish of sesame seeds and fresh coriander. Quick to prepare and irresistibly flavorful, these fritters are a must-try for lovers of creative, easy-to-make snacks.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Firm tofu
• 100 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 150 milliliters Water
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Chilli flakes
• 1 Fresh red chilli (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess moisture. Once pressed, crumble the tofu into small, pea-sized pieces into a mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the fritter batter.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the dry mixture, whisking until you have a smooth, thick batter. It should resemble pancake batter in consistency.

Step 4

Add the crumbled tofu to the batter and gently fold until the tofu is well-coated.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium heat (approximately 170°C or 340°F). Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter—if it sizzles, the oil is ready.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the tofu batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 7

Fry the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Step 8

To make the chilli dipping sauce, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), chilli flakes, and finely chopped red chilli in a small bowl. Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Pour the sauce into a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh coriander, if desired.

Step 10

Serve the red tofu fritters hot with the chilli dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1291.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5263.3

Total Fat 522.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3605.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.1g
Protein 58.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 719.7mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1056.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.1%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 10.7%