Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) box firm tofu
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3/4 cup cornstarch
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vegetable oil (for frying)
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3 chopped green onions
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2/3 cup vegetable stock
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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4 tablespoons sugar
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red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon sherry wine
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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steamed broccoli
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1 egg
Instructions
- Drain, dry and cut tofu into one inch chunks-You can freeze the tofu the night before to get a more"chicken-like" texture, if desired.
- Mix egg with 3 Tbs of water.
- Dip tofu in mixture.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over tofu to completely cover.
- Heat oil in pan and fry tofu pieces until golden brown and set aside.
- Drain oil.
- Heat 3 Tbs vegetable oil in pan on medium heat and add onions, ginger and garlic, cook for about two minutes (be careful not to burn garlic).
- Add vegetable stock, soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes and vinegar.
- Mix 2 Tbs of water and 1 Tbs cornstarch and pour into mixture, stirring well.
- Add fried tofu and coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with steamed broccoli over your choice of rice.