Deep-Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

DEEP-FRIED TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Thai
Snacks Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Tofu, pressed
2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
1 ea Cilantro root, chopped
3 ea Dried red chilies, soaked &
-- chopped, seeded
1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Rice vinegar
1/4 c Sugar
1/2 c Peanuts, finely chopped
2 c Peanut -ÿÿvegetable oil
-----GARNISH-----
2 ts Cilantro leaves, chopped
2 ts Red pepper flakes

Cut the tofu into cubes 1" X 1" X 1 1/2". Set aside.

Make a paste of the garlic, cilantro root, chili
peppers & salt. Add the vinegar & mix.

Dissolve the sugar in 1/4 c hot water & add it to the
paste along with the peanuts. Sprinkle with cilantro
leaves & red pepper flakes.

Put the oil in a wok & 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
next to it. Use the sauce as a dip. Serve either hot
or at room temperature.

NOTE: Apparently you can buy tofu already deep-fried.
If using this product, then only deep-fry it again for
1 minute.

Puangkram C. Schmitz & Michael J. Worman, "Practical
Thai Cooking"



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