*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Deep Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce

Recipe By     : Easy Thai-style Cookery, Maryanne Blacker, 1991
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                    Thai

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 594       g            Tofu (2 pkg) -- drained
                        Oil -- for deep-frying
                        Peanut Sauce:
   1                    Fresh coriander root --
                        - finely chopped
   1       sm           Fresh red chilli --
                        - finely chopped
   2       cl           Garlic -- crushed
   1       tb           Sugar
   2       tb           Rice vinegar
     1/3   c            Smooth peanut butter
     1/4   c            Coconut milk

  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.
  
  Wrap tofu in 3 sheets of absorbent paper, weigh down with plate;
  let stand for 4 hours.
  
  Just before serving, cut tofu into 2 cm 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 buffer and
  coconut milk, stir until heated through. Serve sprinkled with fresh
  coriander and chilli, if desired.
  
  Sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Storage: Covered, in refrigerator.
  Suitable for microwave but not for freezer.
  
  Yield: 6 Servings
  
  Posted by: Stephen Ceideberg, Aug 9, 1993
 

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