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Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sweet and Sour Tofu comes together with Oil, Garlic Sliced, Celery Sliced, Tamarind Sauce, and Fish Sauce. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 1 clove
• 1 stick
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

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   You are deepfrying the cubes, aren't you?

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   Another trick you might try is to double fry them.

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   Do 'em all once, let 'em cool a bit then refry them.

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   Anyway++here’s a couple of recipes for you to practice on.

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   They're from the Ozzie cookbooks Mark brought over.

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   “shallots” refers to scallions rather than what we call shallots.

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   2: Heat oil in wok, add garlic, cook for 30 seconds, remove and discard garlic.

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   Add tofu to wok in batches, stir-fry gently until lightly browned; remove from wok.

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   3: Add beans, onion and carrot, stir-fry until vegetables are almost tender.

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    Add broccoli, celery and shallots, sauces, paste, sugar, vinegar and spice, stir-fry for 2 minutes.

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    Stir in tofu with blended cornflour and water; stir-fry gently until sauce boils and thickens slightly.

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    Best made just before serving. Freeze: Not suitable. Microwave: Not suitable.