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Tofu, also known
as soybean curd, a staple of Asian cuisine for hundreds of years and now has become popular in Western
vegetarian cooking. It’s a close friend of vegetarians with a excellent source
of protein, calcium and iron.
This recipe will
bring you to a cripsy, brown crust, delicous and strong flavor tofu. Don’t skip
if you are a fan of it.
Ingredients: serves 4 people
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4 cakes of fresh tofu ( availabe in Asian market),
complety drained of water
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced.
- 4 stalks of lemongrass, tough outer layers and greens
top removed, finely minced.
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1 red chili, seeded and finely minced
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½ cup vegetable oil or seasame oil
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A pinch of table salt
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A pinch of tumeric powder
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A pinch of ground pepper
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Method:
1.
Make the marinade: Combine lemongrass, red chili, with
salt, tumeric powder in a mixing bowl. Toss to mix well.
2.
Slice the tofu into 1- inch pieces.
3. Place the tofu pieces into the mixing bowl. Marinate
for 15 minutes. Drain off and reserve the marinade.
4.
Heat the oil in a saucepan ( or non-stick pan to make
the frying easier) over medium heat. When hot, add tofu pieces and shallow fry on
both side, for 5-8 minutes, or until crispy and golden outside. Remove from the
heat, and drain on a absorbent paper.
5. Pour off about half the oil, or leaving just enough to
coat the pan’s surface. Add the minced garlic, and the remaining marinade. Sir
and fry for 2 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
6. Return the tofu spices to the saucepan. Gently stir to
combine well. Add the soy sauce, sugar and sprinkle with pepper. Stir to mix
well. Taste and adjust the flavor to match your tastes. Fry for just 2 minutes.
When heated though, turn off the heat. Transfer to a serving plate.
Serving:
Dip in hot sweet garlic soy sauce and serve with steamed
rice.
