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                   DEEP-FRIED TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Thai
               Snacks                           Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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
                       -----GARNISH-----
  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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