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Deep-Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce ethnic, snacks, vegan, vegetarian 1 lb tofu, pressed 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cilantro root, chopped 3 dried red chilies, soaked & - chopp; ed, seeded 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup peanuts, finely chopped 2 cup peanut -=or=- vegetable oil ----GARNISH---- 2 teaspoon cilantro leaves, chopped 2 teaspoon 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" From: Mark Satterly Date: 10-12-94 Yield: 6 servings Chinese Recipes - Indian Recipes - Italian Recipes - German Recipes MENU
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