Three Cup Tofu (San Bei Dou Fu)
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
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Firm tofu/tau kwa
450g
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Ginger
10 Slices
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Cloves garlic, smashed
4
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Packed fresh basil leaves (Thai or Sweet)
1 cup
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Corn starch for coating
5 tablespoons
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Oil for cooking
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Coriander leaves for garnish
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【Sauce】
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Chinese cooking wine
4 teaspoons
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Light soy sauce
4 tablespoons
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Kadoya hot sesame oil
4 tablespoons
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Sugar
1 tablespoon
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Water
100g
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White pepper
Dash
Directions
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Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined and set aside.
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Pat dry tofu with paper towels and cut into ½ inch thick cubes.
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Place corn starch in ziplock bag and add tofu. Gently shake to coat tofu cubes with corn starch.
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Heat oil in shallow pan and pan-fry tofu until golden on both sides.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a clean frying pan.
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Saute ginger slices until the sides starts to crisp then add garlic to cook until fragrant.
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Pour in the sauce and tofu. Gently toss and allow sauce to reduce.
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Remove from heat and stir in basil. Serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Products used in this recipe
Hot Sesame Oil
Hot sesame oil adds a spicy kick of chili and brings rich taste of roasted sesame oil.