Taiwanese Appetizer Crispy
Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce
An extra-crispy appetizer inspired by Taiwanese night markets.
Cost Per PlateRs. 145
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Ingredients
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2Servings
Total Est. CostRs. 290
- 1 packmedium-firm tofu
- 1 cuptapioca starch
- 3 tbspvegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- 1 tbspsugar
- 6 clovesfresh garlic
- 1 tbspsesame seeds
- optional red chili
- oil for frying
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1
Lightly press the tofu with a paper towel to dry the edges, cut into cubes, and coat thoroughly with tapioca starch
2
Let the coated tofu rest for 5 minutes so the starch sticks
3
Heat oil in a pan to medium-high and fry the tofu for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown
4
In a separate bowl, mix the vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar
5
Grate in the 6 cloves of garlic, and add the sesame seeds and chopped red chili (if using)
6
Drizzle the garlic sauce over the fried tofu and garnish with cilantro
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