Pan Fried Tofu with Chilli oil dip

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As I have said in my previous posts I don’t like tofu much as it cannot absorb seasonings well. But my husband likes it, so I am always looking for ways to make it taste good. I love Chinese food and I am came across this traditional and popular Chinese recipe. It’s yummy, easy to make and quick just my kind of dish. I have used soft tofu because I personally like soft tofu but firm tofu will work better as it will be easier to cut and fry as it will not break.

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Ingredients

Tofu
1 egg, beaten
3 green onions finely chopped
pinch of salt and pepper
16 oz regular firm tofu, cut into 1cm thick slices
cornstarch for coating
oil for pan-frying
For Dipping Sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 fresh green/ red chili, chopped
2-3 coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup chili oil

Steps

Step 1
Finely chop the spring onions and then transfer to a small bowl. Crack an egg into it and mix well. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 2
Cut the tofu into 1 cm thick, 4 cm wide slices.
Step 3
Heat some oil in a pan.
Step 4
Now Coat the tofu with cornstarch, dip the coated tofu in egg mixture and place tofu slices one by one(be gentle and do not break the tofu slices) in the pan.
Step 5
Fry until two sides becomes golden brown.
Step 6
In a small dipping bowl, mix all the seasonings and serve with fried tofu.

Recipe tags: chilli, chinese, food, Foodie, foodiemuggles, recipe

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