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Fried Tofu

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Category: Vegetarian

 Ingredients List

  • Stephen Ceideburg
  • 7 oz Firm Chinese tofu
  • Oil for deep-frying

 Directions

Deep-fried tofu is used everywhere in Southeast Asia as a hot appetizer
with a dipping sauce or as a meat substitute. The first step of pressing
the tofu may not be necessary if your tofu is firm enough; just drain it
thoroughly. Most Japanese-style tofu will have to be pressed.

1. Drain tofu cakes well. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel or several
thicknesses of paper towel, place in a plate set on a sheet pan, and invert
another plate on top. Place a 1-pound weight (canned food, a cookbook,
etc.) on the top plate. Let stand 30 minutes, unwrap, and drain. The tofu
will have exuded a lot of liquid. The recipe may be prepared ahead of time
to this point and refrigerated.

2. Slice pressed tofu into squares, triangles, or other shapes about 1/8
inch thick. Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a wok or other deep pan. Fry tofu
pieces a few at a time until puffy and golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer.



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