Deep-Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce
2013-03-04 15:28:47
Serves 8
Tofu deep-fried with Cilantro root, chilies, and garlic in
a peanut sauce.
Prep Time
30 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
155g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635
Calories from Fat 565
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64g
99%
Saturated Fat 5g
24%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g
Monounsaturated Fat 44g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 229mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates 10g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Sugars 7g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
21%
Iron
19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Tofu, pressed
- 2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 ea Cilantro root, chopped
- 3 ea Dried red chilies, soaked and chopped, seeded
- 1/2 ts Salt
- 3/4 c Rice vinegar
- 1/4 c Sugar
- 1/2 c Peanuts, finely chopped
- 2 c Peanut -=or=- vegetable oil
Garnish
- 2 ts Cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 ts Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- ~ Cut the tofu into cubes 1-inch X 1-inch X 1 1/2-inch.
- Set aside.
- ~ Make a paste of the garlic, cilantro root, chili peppers
- and salt. Add the vinegar and mix.
- ~ Dissolve the sugar in 1/4 c hot water and add it to the
- paste along with the peanuts. Sprinkle with cilantro
- leaves and 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 next
- to it. Use the sauce as a dip. Serve either hot or at room
- temperature.
NOTE
- Apparently you can buy tofu already deep-fried. If
- using this product, then only deep-fry it again for 1
- minute.
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