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Fried Tofu with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

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Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the Fried Tofu:

  • 1 block of extra firm tofu
  • 1/2 c. cornstarch
  • 1 t. black pepper
  • 1 t. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil

For the Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1 T. rice wine vinegar
  • 2 t. sugar
  • 1 T. sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 t. Sriracha
  • 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1 t. sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the cornstarch, pepper, and salt.
  • In a shallow dish whisk the eggs. In a second shallow dish place the panko.
  • Remove the tofu from the package and gently squeeze to get the water out. Cut it into 4 slices. Cut each slice into 4 pieces.
  • Roll each tofu cube in the cornstarch, then dip in the egg, then roll in the panko.
  • Add the vegetable oil to a skillet and heat on medium high for 2-3 minutes. Add the tofu. When one side browns, flip it over and repeat with another side. Continue until all sides are browned.
  • Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with sesame soy dipping sauce.

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