serves
4
prep
15 minutes
cook
10 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
4
people
preparation
15
minutes
cooking
10
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
I admit it, I was never a huge fan of tofu, but since trying my hand at making my own on the farm where the soybeans were grown, I’m a convert. When coupled with an intensely flavoured dipping sauce, I’m always going back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 500 g firm tofu
- vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 100 g cornflour
Dipping sauce
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) soy sauce
- 50 ml rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chilli paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Use a sharp knife to cut the tofu into pieces that are slightly bigger than bite-sized. Lay some paper towel down on a tray and arrange the tofu on top. Place another layer of paper towel on top and gently press down onto the tofu to remove any excess moisture.
Heat enough vegetable oil for deep-frying in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Right before frying, coat the tofu in the cornflour seasoned with salt and pepper, then shake of any excess. Fry the tofu, in batches, until golden brown, being sure to drain off any excess oil as they come out of the fryer.
For the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients.
Enjoy the tofu as soon as it is cool enough to eat.
Photography by Sharyn Cairns. Styling by Lee Blaylock. Food preparation by Tiffany Louise Page. Creative concept by Belinda So.
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Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
I admit it, I was never a huge fan of tofu, but since trying my hand at making my own on the farm where the soybeans were grown, I’m a convert. When coupled with an intensely flavoured dipping sauce, I’m always going back for seconds.
