Which type of pan can you recommend for pan-frying tofu?
Which type of pan can you recommend for pan-frying tofu, stainless, aluminum, or carbon steel?
Best Answer
Cast iron rules! but if i was to choose from the options you provided i would pick the heaviest / thickest one regardless of the material.
Pictures about "Which type of pan can you recommend for pan-frying tofu?"
Quick Answer about "Which type of pan can you recommend for pan-frying tofu?"
Show activity on this post. For a beginner, I'd recommend a non-stick pan, and a wide one. Otherwise, you're liable to have the crust on the fried tofu stick to the pan. Most tofu is fairly delicate.What type of pan should be used for pan frying?
Stainless Steel. Stainless steel is a great all-purpose frying pan material, although stainless steel alone is not a good conductor of heat. Look for tri-ply or multi-ply pans made by fusing multiple layers of metal, usually stainless steel, aluminum and sometimes copper.Can you cook tofu on stainless steel pan?
I usually dredge my tofu in Corn Starch before frying in a lot of oil (1/16 inch covering the bottom of the pan) and use my trusty stainless steep saute pan. Move them around a lot during cooking, and let them cook for a bit on medium heat before trying to flip them.How do you fry tofu without sticking to pan?
Tofu has a tendency to stick to the pan\u2014hard. Of course, scraping it off the bottom of your pan will both strip it of its crispy coating and break it up into pieces, leaving a mess. Go with nonstick pans or naturally nonstick cast iron, and use a generous amount of oil.Does tofu stick to cast iron?
Cast Iron Skillet or A Non-Stick Skillet - Tofu will stick to metal pans!Lucas Sin Teaches You How to Pan-Fry Tofu 2 Ways | In The Kitchen With
More answers regarding which type of pan can you recommend for pan-frying tofu?
Answer 2
The correct pan is the one you're most comfortable with. Any of those materials can give you good results if used correctly, and you might even get away with cast-iron or nonstick cookware.
In fact, this is true for most cooking tasks. Exception: if the food will ruin your pan, as with acid on cast iron/carbon steel, and eggs with many materials, if not oiled enough.
Answer 3
For a beginner, I'd recommend a non-stick pan, and a wide one. Otherwise, you're liable to have the crust on the fried tofu stick to the pan. Most tofu is fairly delicate.
Two tips: 1. dry and press the tofu before frying it 2. do not crowd the pan.
If you're an experienced cook, see BobMcGee's answer.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Andrea Piacquadio, Boris Hamer, Ron Lach, Vie Studio