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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Main dish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Tofu, firm
3 tb Vogue Vegy Base
1 1/4 c Flour, unbleached
2 tb Flour, gluten
1 t Salt
4 tb Spice Blend
1 tb Canola oil (or other oil)
1 c -- water
2 c Sesame oil, canola oil or
-other oil, for frying
Southern Country Gravy
Drain and rinse the tofu. Slice it horizontally into
two even pieces. Then cut each of these pieces into 8
cubes. Place all the cubes in a bowl and add 1 tbs
soup base. Gently mix well and set aside.
Stir together 1/2 cup of the unbleached flour and the
remaining 2 tbs of soup base. Set aside this breading
mixture.
Mix the remaining 3/4 cup of unbleached flour, gluten
flour, salt and spice blend. Blend well so the gluten
flour does not create lumps. Stir in the water and 1
tbs of canola oil. If the gluten flour creates lumps,
blend the batter in a blender.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet. Dip a piece of tofu
into the breading mixture and coat it completely. Then
dip it into the battter, using prongs. Remove and hold
it above the batter for abuot 10 seconds, tapping it
gently against the side of the bowl to release excess
batter. Then hold about one third of the piece of tofu
in the hot oil for about 15 secnds to sear the bottom
so it won't stick to the pan. Release the tofu and let
it completely submerge. Repeat for the other pieces.
Deep-fry the tofu to a light brown. Remove with a
slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for 30
seconds. You can place the tofu in the oven at 250
degrees for up to 15 minutes to retain crispness.
To serve, pour equal portions of the Southern Country
Gravy into each plate and set the hot fried tofu into
the gravy.
Friendly Foods by Bro. Ron Pickarski/MM by DEEANNE
