Deep-Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce (Blacker)

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This is one of my favorites. Deep fried tofu with a peanut sauce for dipping. This one calls for pressing the tofu first. It makes it denser.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 4.75 hours Prep: 4.5 hrs Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 259 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

594 grams tofu drained
1 x vegetable oil for deep frying
Peanut sauce
1 Fresh coriander root finely chopped
1 small hot chili peppers finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup peanut butter smooth
1/4 cup coconut milk

Directions

Wrap tofu in 3 sheets of absorbent paper, weigh down with plate; let stand for 4 hours.

Just before serving, cut tofu into 2 centimetre cubes.

Deep fry cubes in hot oil in batches until well browned; drain on absorbent paper.

Serve hot with warm peanut sauce.

Peanut Sauce: Combine coriander root, chilli, garlic, sugar and vinegar in pan, stir over heat until sugar is dissolved.

Stir in peanut butter and coconut milk, stir until heated through.

Serve sprinkled with fresh coriander and chilli, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Sauce can be made 3 days ahead.

Storage: Covered, in refrigerator.

Freeze: Not suitable.

Microwave: Sauce suitable.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 132g
Amount per Serving
Calories 259 62% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.0g28%
 Saturated Fat 5.0g23%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 82mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g3%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g13%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 20.0g39%
Vitamin A 3%  Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 69%  Iron 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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