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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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For the daring. Ingredients:
1/3 lb tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes and patted dry |
2 stalks lemongrass, very white bottoms only and finely minced |
2 -3 tablespoons sambal oelek chili paste |
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil |
salt |
black sesame seeds (or combination of both) or white sesame seeds (or combination of both) |
Directions:
1. Combine the chili paste and lemongrass.
2. Season tofu with salt then coat with chili paste/lemongrass mixture. Allow the tofu to marinate for about 10 minutes.
3. Heat the oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot enough; carefully add the tofu cubes. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until carmelized, careful not to crowd. Remove from oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. Note: 1. Soft tofu produces a better 'bite', but firm tofu produces a crispier end product. 2. I might even consider sprinkling on the sesame seeds prior to cooking just as a test.
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