Fried Tofu with Peanut Dipping Sauce (Taohu Tod Nam Jim Tua)

Ingredients

• 2 blocks firm yellow tofu
• 3 tbsp roasted crushed peanuts
• Vinegar + sugar + salt
• Chili flakes + sliced cucumber
• Oil for frying

Method

• Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and pat dry
• Fry in hot oil until golden and crisp outside, soft inside; drain
• Make the dip: simmer vinegar, sugar and salt until slightly thick, cool, then add peanuts and chili
• Plate the tofu, serve with the dip, top with peanuts and cucumber

How to choose ingredients

Choose firm, fresh tofu with no sour smell · Freshly roasted peanuts are more fragrant · Fresh crisp cucumber cuts the richness.

Chef's secret

Chef's secret: pat the tofu dry and fry over medium-high so the crust turns crisp and golden without soaking up oil · add the crushed peanuts to the dip just before serving for aroma and crunch.

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