Deep Fried Tofu

Submitted by Mysterygirl

"My brother gave me this recipe and since I've been looking for ways of adding more soy to my diet I thought that I'd try it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
• 1 lb tofu or 4 pieces tofu, cakes cut in half
• 2 1⁄2 cups peanut oil
• 4 green onions

directions

1. In a bowl mix salt, 5 spice powder, sugar, pepper and garlic.
2. Add tofu 1 at a time and turn over to coat evenly.
3. Let stand 1 hour.
4. In a wok, heat oil until smoking.
5. Add tofu and deep fry for 5 minutes until puffy and golden.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with green onions.

Reviews

[brynahlia]

we like this! the first time we made it we thought it was a touch sweet, so we're trying a touch less sugar this time.