Deep Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Do you want to know a secret? This is my favorite thing to eat when I'm alone in the house (rare) in front of the TV watching soap operas. Ingredients:
1 lb tofu |
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped |
1 coriander leaves, coarsely chopped (if available) |
3 dried red chili peppers, , seeded,soaked,and coarsely chopped |
1/2 tablespoon salt |
1/2 cup rice vinegar (cider vinegar is fine) |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup hot water |
3/4 cup finely chopped/crushed peanuts |
2 cups peanut oil (for frying tofu) or 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying tofu) |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves |
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. Cut the tofu in 1- 1/2 inch square pieces.
2. Set aside.
3. Make a paste (with such small quantities, a mortar and pestle are probably the easiest method) of the garlic, coriander, 3 seeded chili peppers, and salt.
4. Add the vinegar and mix.
5. Dissolve the 1/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup hot water and add it to the paste along with the 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts.
6. Mix well (the food processor helps here) and put it in a serving bowl.
7. Sprinkle with coriander leaves and red pepper flakes.
8. Put the 2 cup of peanut oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
9. Deep-fry the tofu in hot (360 degrees Fahrenheit) oil for 5 minutes, until a light gold.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Place the tofu on a serving plate and the bowl of peanut sauce next to it.
12. Use the peanut sauce as a dip.
13. Serve either hot or at room temperature.
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