Deep Fried Tofu

Deep Fried Tofu

(zha dou fu) If you don't mind a greasy kitchen, this is a great way to do tofu.


Ingredients
Dipping sauce:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon chilli, chopped finely
1 stalk spring onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch pepper

1 or 2 cakes of firm tofu (quantity is not important), cut into 3cm cubes
5 cups oil

Method

1. Rinse and drain tofu.
2. Mix the liquid dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl, making sure sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the remaining dipping sauce ingredients and stir.
4. Heat the oil in a wok or pot to about 180 degrees C.
5. In manageable portions, fry tofu quickly until golden brown. Drain well.
6. Serve at once, dipping tofu into the sauce.

Notes:
Like all deep fried foods, this dish will suffer if not served immediately. The tofu also goes well with chili sauce or any sauce you like.