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Tofu: Panfried Tofu with Garlic Sauce

Source of Recipe

Gourmet 1992


List of Ingredients

1 pound extra firm tofu, rinsed
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon scotch
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1 inch cube fresh gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 scallion, minced
cooked rice


Recipe

Cut tofu crosswise into 4 slices and let the slices drain between a double thickness of paper towels for 20 minutes. While the tofu is draining, in a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water and stir in the remaining 3/4 cup water, the soy sauce to taste, the vinegar, the Scotch, the sugar, and the salt. In a heavy saucepan heat 1-1/2 Tblsp of the vegetable oil over moderately high heat until it is hot, but not smoking and in it stir-fry the garlic until it is pale golden, being careful not to let it burn.

Add the gingerroot and stir fry the mixture for 30 seconds, Stir the soy sauce mixture, add it to the garlic mixture, stirring and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring.Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil and keep the sauce warm. In a non-stick skillet heat the remaining 1 Tblsp vegetable oil over high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the tofu on all sides, turning it with tongs and transferring it as it is browned to paper towels to drain. Divide the tofu between 2 plates and spoon the sauce over it. Sprinkle the scallion over each serving and serve the tofu with the rice. Serves 2.