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Deep-fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce

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      Title: DEEP-FRIED TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE
 Categories: Appetizers, Thai, Snacks, Tofu, Vegetarian
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 lb Tofu, pressed
      2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
      1 ea Cilantro root, chopped
      3 ea Dried red chilies, soaked &
           -- chopped, seeded
    1/2 ts Salt
    3/4 c  Rice vinegar
    1/4 c  Sugar
    1/2 c  Peanuts, finely chopped
      2 c  Peanut -=OR=- vegetable oil

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      2 ts Cilantro leaves, chopped
      2 ts Red pepper flakes
 
  Cut the tofu into cubes 1" X 1" X 1 1/2".  Set aside.
  
  Make a paste of the garlic, cilantro root, chili peppers & salt. Add
  the vinegar & mix.
  
  Dissolve the sugar in 1/4 c hot water & add it to the paste along
  with the peanuts.  Sprinkle with cilantro leaves & red pepper flakes.
  
  Put the oil in a wok & heat until hot.  Deep-fry the tofu for 5
  minutes until it becomes light brown. Drain on paper towels.
  
  Place tofu on a serving plate with the peanut sauce next to it. Use
  the sauce as a dip.  Serve either hot or at room temperature.
  
  NOTE:  Apparently you can buy tofu already deep-fried. If using this
  product, then only deep-fry it again for
        1    minute.
  
  Puangkram C. Schmitz & Michael J. Worman, "Practical Thai Cooking"
 
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