Shallow Fried Tofu

Ingredients:

• 300 gms tofu packet
• 2 tbsps soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp finely diced ginger
• 1 tbsp finely diced garlic
• 2-3 finely chopped green chillies
• 3-4 tbsps sesame oil
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil for shallow fry the tofu
• 5-6 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 5-6 tbsps minty-coriander cheese
• Salt to taste

Method:

Shallow Fried Tofu

• Gently remove tofu from packet and invert into a plate. Carefully slice into 6 pieces by cutting tofu lengthways, draining off excess liquid. Keep aside for 10 minutes. 
• In a bowl, mix ginger, garlic, green chillies, fish sauce, soy sauce, black pepper, sesame oil and salt well. 
• Now marinate all the tofu pieces with this mixture for about 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok or saucepan and shallow fry the tofu pieces on each side for about 1 minute over low heat. Remove them to a platter.

Dipping Sauce

• Heat extra virgin olive oil and minty-coriander cheese in a wok until the cheese and oil mix well over low heat. Remove the sauce to a bowl.
• Serve hot with shallow fried tofu.