Cantonese Sweet & Sour Tofu
Trying out dishes from different cuisines is always such a fun and for this month's cuisine for IFC is Cantonese cuisine. Was awed by the dishes given for trying, but due to time constraint I went for Cantonese Sweet & Sour Chicken but substituted the chicken for tofu. The end was result was mind blowing with sweetness, sourness and spiciness kicking your palate. Thank you Saras of saras yummy bites for choosing this wonderful recipe. lets move on to the recipe
You need:
Tofu 680gms
Sesame oil 1 tbsp
Red onion (large) 1 nos
Cucumber 1nos
Green Pepper( small) 1nos
Red Pepper 1nos
Pineapple chunks 1/2cup (optional)
Oil for deep frying
Sauce:
Note:
You can substitute Chicken for tofu , Follow the steps but you have to fry the chicken twice
You need:
Tofu 680gms
Sesame oil 1 tbsp
Red onion (large) 1 nos
Cucumber 1nos
Green Pepper( small) 1nos
Red Pepper 1nos
Pineapple chunks 1/2cup (optional)
Oil for deep frying
Sauce:
Tomato ketchup 4tbsp
Chilli sauce 3tbsp
Plum sauce 3tsp
Light Soy Sauce 1tsp
Water 2tbsp
Sugar 1tsp
(you can substitute plum sauce with 1tbsp ketchup + 1 or 2 tsp vinegar + 1 tsp brown sugar)
Marinate:
Corn flour 1tsp
Custard powder 1tsp
Egg 1nos
Salt 1/2 tsp
White pepper to taste
To Dredge:
All purpose flour 3tbsp
Corn flour 3tbsp
Rice flour 3tbsp
Preparation:
Dice the vegetables into 1" pieces.
Cut the tofu into 1" pieces.
Mix the ingredients under marinate. Toss the tofu in it and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the sauce by mixing the ingredients under Sauce in a small saucepan , cook them for about 5- 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a kadai
Mix the ingredients under Dredge, toss the tofu , remove excess flour and fry them in hot oil, Remove them with a slotted spoon, keep aside.
Now in a separate kadai heat the sesame oil, toss in the vegetables (except pineapple) for about 2-3 minutes, pour in the sauce and bring it to a boil, add the fried tofu and mix well, Stir in the pineapple chunks , mix well, remove from heat
Serve hot
Note:
You can substitute Chicken for tofu , Follow the steps but you have to fry the chicken twice
1 comments:
Give me that plate..The colour of the dish itself is very pleasing and attractive,delicious tofu.
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