Deep Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Cut the tofu in 1- 1/2 inch square pieces.
• Set aside.
• 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.
• Add the vinegar and mix.
• 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.
• Mix well (the food processor helps here) and put it in a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with coriander leaves and red pepper flakes.
• Put the 2 cup of peanut oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Deep-fry the tofu in hot (360 degrees Fahrenheit) oil for 5 minutes, until a light gold.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place the tofu on a serving plate and the bowl of peanut sauce next to it.
• Use the peanut sauce as a dip.
• Serve either hot or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Place 2 layers of paper towels on a plate, set tofu block on top, and cover with 2 more paper towels and a heavy pan or metal press and let sit 30 minutes to remove excess water from tofu.
• Soak dried chilies in hot water to soften. Remove seeds and chop chilies.
• Cut the tofu into cubes 1″ X 1″ X 1 1/2". Set aside.
• Make a paste of the garlic, cilantro root, chili peppers and salt. Add the vinegar and mix.
• Dissolve the sugar in the hot water and add it to the paste along with the peanuts. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves & red pepper flakes.
• Put the oil in a wok and heat until hot.
• Deep-fry the tofu for 5 minutes until it becomes light brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Place tofu on a serving plate with the peanut sauce and some toothpicks next to it. Use the sauce as a dip. Serve either hot or at room temperature.