Deep-fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce Ii

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb firm tofu, drained
• 2 teaspoons cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 red chili pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup peanut butter (creamy of crunchy)
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups peanut oil

Recipe

• 1 place 2 layers of paper towels on a plate, set tofu block on top, and cover with 2 more paper towels and a heavy pan or metal press and let sit 30 minutes to remove excess water from tofu.
• 2 cut the tofu into cubes 1′ x 1′ x 1 1/2“. set aside.
• 3 combine cilantro, chilli, garlic, sugar and vinegar in pan, stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. add the peanut butter and coconut milk, stirring until heated through.
• 4 put the oil in a wok and heat until hot.
• 5 deep-fry the tofu for 5 minutes until it becomes light brown. drain on paper towels.
• 6 place tofu cubes on platter with a dish of the warm sauce for dipping.