Deep Fried Tofu

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: 1 hr 5 mins
• 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.