Salt and Pepper Tofu / Dau Hu Chien Muoi Ot

• porsi: 2 servings
• waktu aktif: 20 minutes
• total waktu: 30 minutes

Bahan-bahan

16 oz Firm Tofu

1 cup Vegetable Oil for Frying

1 tbsp Oil

1 Jalapeno

2 stalks Green Onion

1 tbsp Minced Garlic

2 cups Filtered Water

1 tbsp Salt

1 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp White Pepper

1/2 tsp Sugar

1/2 tsp MSG

Green Onion

Fried Garlic

Petunjuk

Tofu:

Cut tofu into one-inch squares, and then let the tofu soak in a mixture of salt and water for 10 minutes

Discard salt water, and using a paper towel, pat the tofu dry and set aside

In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and salt. Gently toss the tofu in the dry batter and coat it in a thin layer. Shake away excess starch. Place coated tofu on a baking tray with parchment paper and let it sit in the fridge uncovered for 10 minutes

Add oil to a pot on medium-high heat, and bring oil up to 350F. Fry tofu in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry tofu for 3-5 minutes or light golden blonde

Set tofu on a plate with a paper towel to absorb excess oil

Seasoning Blend:

In a small bowl or container, combine equal parts salt, white pepper, sugar, and MSG. Mix well

Cooking:

In a pan, add a splash of oil and sauté chopped green onions and minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced Jalapenos, and cook for another 1-2 minutes

Add fried tofu, and season to taste with seasoning blend; toss and make sure tofu is evenly coated

Serve:

Add fried tofu to a plate. Garnish with more green onions and fried garlic. Enjoy!