August 07, 2011

Stuffed Fried Tofu

Recipe: Stuffed Fried Tofu炸豆腐
Makes: 24 pcs
Ingredients
  • 396g firm tofu
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 1 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • about ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ¼ cup shredded cucumber
  • ¼ cup bean sprouts
  • 1 TBSP ground toasted peanuts
Seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp. salt or to taste
Condiment
  • store bought sweet chili sauce
Measurements: tsp. = teaspoon | TBSP = tablespoon
Preparation
  • 1. Prepare ingredients. Shredded cabbage
  • 2. Heat up ½ TBSP oil over medium high heat. Saute garlic until golden brown.
  • 3. Stir fry shredded cabbage for about 1 minute over medium high heat.
  • 4. Season cabbage with salt. Combine well.
  • 5. Turn off the heat. Stir in bean sprouts and chopped cilantro.
  • 6. Stir in shredded carrot.
  • 7. Let the mixed veggies stand cold. Then, add ground peanuts and combine well.
  • 8. Have firm tofu ready. Open up the package and drain off the water inside. Carefully place tofu on chopping board.
  • 9. Let tofu lay flat on chopping board. Cut tofu into 6 squares.
  • 10. Flip each square to one side, and cut into 2 equal halves.
  • 11. Lay each square flat on chopping board and cut square diagonally into 2 equal triangles. Pat dry tofu with kitchen towel.
  • 12. Heat oil over medium high heat. When oil is hot enough, deep fry tofu until golden brown.
  • 13. Let fried tofu stand cold before opening a "pocket" on the longest side of each piece with a knife.
  • 14. Stuff each piece of fried tofu with the mixed veggies and shredded cucumber. Serve with sweet chili sauce.




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