Calgary-style Crispy Ginger Tofu
Ingredients
Fried Tofu
- 1 package extra-firm tofu
- 2-3 cups canola oil for deep frying
- 1 egg
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Vegetables
- 1 carrot, finely julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, finely julienned
- 1 green bell pepper, finely julienned
- 6 cloves garlic
- chunk of ginger (size of two thumbs), finely julienned
Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon crushed chillies
Method
- Slice the tofu into long, thin strips.
- Combine egg, water, cornstarch, flour, and pepper into a batter.
- Dip tofu in batter.
- Deep fry the tofu a few strips at a time until crispy and browned, set aside.
- Mix together sauce ingredients.
- Stir fry the vegetables until crispy.
- Add sauce to vegetables, bring to boil for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in fried tofu.
- Serve hot over rice.
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