Spicy Crispy Bite-Size Tofu
Cut the tofu into cubes, marinate in a special marinade, toss in cornstarch, and double-fry until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
cloth-wrapped tofu (cut into cubes)
3
garlic cloves (smashed)
3
shallots (smashed)
3
five-spice powder
1/3 tsp
doubanjiang (spicy bean paste)
2 tsp
fish sauce
4 tbsp
sugar
1 tsp
chicken powder
1 tsp
chicken stock
3/4 cup
Shaoxing wine
1 1/2 tbsp
cornstarch (for a thin coating)
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Mix the garlic, shallots, and seasonings together to form the tofu marinade.
2
Step 2
Cut the tofu into cubes, soak in the marinade for 60 minutes, remove and drain, then coat with a thin layer of cornstarch.
3
Step 3
Heat a wok, deep-fry the tofu in very hot oil until golden brown, remove and drain, then double-fry once more before serving.
