Figi

Description

Aged tofu

Ingredients

• 2 pkt (10.5 oz) firm tofu
• ½ cup flour
• vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup water
• 2 oz soyor tamari sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar or honey
• ⅓ tsp bottled fish stock or vegetable stock
• 2 tsp fresh ginger root, grated
• 8 fresh scallions, chopped

Directions

1. Wipe tofu dry with paper towels.
2. Cut the tofu in each box in half, then cut each half into four equal portions.
3. flour each portion lightly.
4. Heat vegetable oil to medium hot (350°F to 375°F).
5. Add the tofu, a few at a time.
6. Fry until golden and remove to drain on paper towels.
7. Prepare sauce by placing the water, soy or tamari sauce, sweetener and stock in a saucepan.
8. Bring to a boil and mix well, making sure sugar (if using) is dissolved.
9. To serve, place a small amount of the sauce on four warmed plates.
10. Divide the tofu evenly among the plates, placing them on the sauce.
11. Garnish with grated ginger and chopped scallions.