Fried Tofu with Rice and Sambal
Crispy golden tofu served over steamed rice with a spicy sambal sauce and crunchy crackers. A quick, satisfying meal ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g

comfortingquickIndonesianveganvegetariantofucrispychewy
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 3 tbsp sambal oelek
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup fried crackers
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 14 oz tofu dry with paper towels, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with 2 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl.
- 2
Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add tofu in a single layer and fry until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
- 3
Stir in 3 tbsp sambal oelek and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and coating the tofu.
- 4
Serve the tofu over 2 cups cooked rice, topped with 1 cup fried crackers.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- paper towels
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
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