Deep-Fried Tofu Recipe

2 pieces (14 oz)

2

1 tablespoon

3 cloves

1/2 teaspoon

1/2 cup

Ingredients A

1 cup

1 tablespoon

1

2/3 cup

1 tablespoon

1/4 teaspoon

Ingredients B

3 tablespoons

1 tablespoon

1 tablespoon

1/4 teaspoon

1 teaspoon

2 tablespoons

Soft tofu

Spring onions

Minced ginger

Garlic

Salt

Flour

All purpose flour

Cornstarch

Egg

Water

Cooking oil

Baking powder

Tomato ketchup

Sugar

Vinegar

Sesame oil

Cornflour

Water

• Cut the tofu into small equal squares and sprinkle salt evenly over each piece.

• Mix ingredients A well into a batter.

• Mix ingredients B well and set aside.

• Mince the onions.

• Remove stems from the garlic, pat with the flat side of a knife to remove skin and mince.

• Coat each square tofu with flour and then dip in the batter.

• Deep-fry the tofu in the hot oil until golden brown. Remove and drain.

• To make the dip, keep 1 tablespoon oil in wok.

• Stir-fry onions, ginger and garlic until fragrant.

• Add mixed ingredients B and cook until thick.

• Serve tofu with dip on the side.

Note : When coating tofu with batter, first dip in dry flour as this makes the batter stick to the tofu pieces.