Fried Stuffed Tofu

Nguyên liệu

• 1 tsp salt
• 16 oz firm tofu
• 0.25 oz cilantro
• 3 stalk green onion
• 6 oz sole fish
• 6 oz shrimp
• 10 oz corn oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp sugar
• 0.25 tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp boiling water
• 0.5 tsp chili sauce

Cách làm

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt.

2. 2

   Mince the cilantro and the green onions.

3. 3

   Set the fish onto your cutting board and pat it dry with paper towels. Then, cut into small strips. Use the flat side of your knife to smash the fish into a paste.

4. 4

   On the side of the bowl containing your shrimp-and-fish paste, combine salt, sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, and water. Mix these seasonings well to combine, then mix into the paste. Take your time and mix it thoroughly to ensure even distribution of all the ingredients.

5. 5

   In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and boiling water. Optionally, add chili sauce to your taste (you can use homemade or store-bought chili sauce). Mix well.

6. 6

   Pat the tofu dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Any water left on the surface will make the oil splatter when frying, so try to get the tofu reasonably dry.

7. 7

   Use a spoon to carefully stuff the paste into the pockets of each tofu triangle. Fill the pockets thoroughly so there are no air pockets that would explode, but be careful not to overstuff.

8. 8

   Heat a pot on high heat.

9. 9

   Heat a clean pan on medium-low heat. Pour in the sauce mixture. Cook the sauce for about 2 minutes, until thickened to your liking. If it gets too thick, you can dilute it with water to thin it out again.