Recipe for Deep-Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce 
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Yield:
6 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 lb Tofu, pressed
2 x Garlic cloves, chopped
1 x Cilantro root, chopped
3 x 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 -=OR=- vegetable oil
----------------- GARNISH ----------------
2 tsp Cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions:
Instructions: Cut the tofu into cubes 1" X 1" X 1 1/2". Set aside.

Make a paste of the garlic, cilantro root, chili peppers & salt. Add the vinegar & mix.

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.

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.

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.

NOTE: Apparently you can buy tofu already deep-fried. If using this product, then only deep-fry it again for 1 minute.

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