A Shoal of Bean Curd
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
2-4
ingredients
- 2 firm tofu, cut into 1 cm thick fingers
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, warm
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 slices fresh gingerroot, peeled
- 1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 spring onions, cut into 4 cm lengths
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
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Sauce
- 90 ml chicken flavoured vegetable stock
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1⁄2 tablespoon cider vinegar
directions
- Season the tofu with salt, pepper and sugar and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss the tofu in the cornflour to coat evenly. Add the tofu to the beaten egg whites and stir in the warm cooking oil.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok. Deep fry the tofu until crisp and light golden. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Heat the sunflower or olive oil in a clean wok and stir fry the ginger and chili. Add the deep fried tofu to the wok and toss well.
- Combine the sauce ingredients; add to the wok and bring to the boil.
- Add the spring onions, stir well and thicken with the cornstarch mixed in the water.
- Serve hot.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Missy Wombat
Australia
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