Deep fried tofu with plum sauce
16 servings
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Firm tofu |
| ½ | cup | Sesame seeds |
| 2 | tablespoons | Cornstarch |
| 3 | tablespoons | Whole-wheat flour |
| ¼ | cup | Vegetable oil |
| 1½ | pounds | Red plums, pitted, peeled & chopped |
| ¾ | cup | Sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon | Soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon | Teriyaki sauce |
| 2 | eaches | Garlic cloves, chopped |
| \N | \N | Water to cover |
Cut tofu into 1" squares. Mix together sesame seeds, cornstarch & flour. Roll tofu in sesame mixture till well coated. Heat oil in skillet till hot. Fry squares till well browned. Drain on paper towels & set aside.
Place the rest of the ingredients in a pot. Add just enough water to cover by ½". Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Blend till smooth. Pour into a serving bowl.
To serve, place toothpicks in tofu cubes. Arrange on a platter & serve warm with the sauce.
Jack Santa Maria, "Chinese Vegetarian Cookery"