Deep-Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle! These golden nuggets are the perfect thing for an appetizer sure to blow their minds. You'll also have a taste of South East Asia with a fabulous Thai style peanut sauce for dipping.
Ingredient:
1 lb Tofu (pressed) 2 each Garlic Cloves (chopped) 1 each Cilantro Root (chopped) 3 each Dried Red Chilies (soaked & chopped, seeded) 1/2 tsp Salt 3/4 cup Rice Vinegar 1/4 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Peanuts (finely chopped) 2 cup Peanut Oil or Vegetable Oil 2 tsp Cilantro leaves (chopped) 2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Direction:
1. Cut the tofu into cubes 1" X 1" X 1 1/2". Set aside. 2. Make a paste of the garlic, cilantro root, chili peppers & salt. Add the vinegar & mix. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. NOTE: Apparently you can buy tofu already deep-fried. If using this product, then only deep-fry it again for 1 minute.
Difficulty:Easy Prep Time: Minutes Cook Time: Minutes Serves:6 servings