Deep Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce Food

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and ground chile powder in a bowl until a smooth sauce forms.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and red bell pepper; saute until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Pour sauce into the skillet; stir to coat tofu, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach 1 cup at a time until wilted. Serve over brown rice.

TOFU AND VEGGIES IN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Saute broccoli, red bell pepper, mushrooms and tofu for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl combine peanut butter, hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, molasses and cayenne pepper. Pour over vegetables and tofu. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender crisp.

DEEP FRIED TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the tofu in 1- 1/2 inch square pieces.
• Set aside.
• Make a paste (with such small quantities, a mortar and pestle are probably the easiest method) of the garlic, coriander, 3 seeded chili peppers, and salt.
• Add the vinegar and mix.
• Dissolve the 1/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup hot water and add it to the paste along with the 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts.
• Mix well (the food processor helps here) and put it in a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with coriander leaves and red pepper flakes.
• Put the 2 cup of peanut oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Deep-fry the tofu in hot (360 degrees Fahrenheit) oil for 5 minutes, until a light gold.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place the tofu on a serving plate and the bowl of peanut sauce next to it.
• Use the peanut sauce as a dip.
• Serve either hot or at room temperature.

DEEP FRIED TOFU

Steps:

• In a bowl mix salt, 5 spice powder, sugar, pepper and garlic.
• Add tofu 1 at a time and turn over to coat evenly.
• Let stand 1 hour.
• In a wok, heat oil until smoking.
• Add tofu and deep fry for 5 minutes until puffy and golden.
• Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with green onions.

DEEP FRIED TOFU WITH ASIAN PLUM SAUCE OR THAI PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together sesame seeds, sugar, cornstarch & flour.
• Roll tofu in sesame mixture till well coated.
• Heat oil in skillet till hot.
• Fry squares till well browned.
• Drain on paper towels & set aside.
• Arrange on a platter & serve warm with the sauce.

PAN-FRIED TOFU WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain tofu (i pressed gently between paper towels).
• Cut into bite-sized cubes.
• Toss with cornstarch, coating the cubes.
• Sprinkle a little salt and pepper.
• Heat some oil (about 3-4 tablespoon, just ensure pan is coated).
• Fry the tofu cubes in batches, making sure all sides are lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
• Sauce: Heat the milk in small saucepan (you can make sauce in microwave too).
• Add peanut butter, stirring well.
• Add other seasonings, according to personal taste (I love spicy food, so i added LOTS of chilli flakes!). If you use coconut milk, add 1/2 - 1 tsp of lime juice too - it will be great!
• Serve hot, as a snack or appetizer. Sometimes i serve them with a sweet Chinese dessert: Green Bean Soup.

DEEP-FRIED TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.
• Soak dried chilies in hot water to soften. Remove seeds and chop chilies.
• Cut the tofu into cubes 1″ X 1″ X 1 1/2". Set aside.
• Make a paste of the garlic, cilantro root, chili peppers and salt. Add the vinegar and mix.
• Dissolve the sugar in the hot water and add it to the paste along with the peanuts. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves & red pepper flakes.
• Put the oil in a wok and heat until hot.
• Deep-fry the tofu for 5 minutes until it becomes light brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Place tofu on a serving plate with the peanut sauce and some toothpicks next to it. Use the sauce as a dip. Serve either hot or at room temperature.