Categories: main dish, shabbat
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh tofu
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tsp ginger root
- 1 Tbsp sliced scallions
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch combined with 2 Tbsp water
Directions
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Cut tofu in half, then cut into 1/2" thick slices.
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Sprinke with 1/2 tsp salt and set aside for 10 minutes.
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Lay on paper towels to absorb excess water.
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Combine egg and flour with whisk to make smooth batter.
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Heat 10" skillet over moderate flame until very hot.
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Add 2 Tbsp oil (add more as it gets used up during frying).
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Dip each tofu slice in batter and fry until light brown on both sides (fry in batches).
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Set aside.
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Heat same pan with 1 Tbsp oil, and stir fry ginger and scallion 1 min.
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Return fried tofu to pan. Add salt, sugar, soy sauce and 1/2 cup water.
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Cover and slowly bring to a boil. Cook for about 2 min, shaking pan or gently turning the tofu during cooking.
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Mix cornstarch and water very well, then add to pan.
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Gently stir until tofu is coated with a light
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glaze.
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Serve hot.