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Fried Bean Curd (Tofu) with Lemon Grass (Dau Hu Chien Sa)

Name: Fried Bean Curd (Tofu) with Lemon Grass (Dau Hu Chien Sa)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut oil; 1¼ pounds organic tofu, cut into 1 x 2 pieces; 3 tablespoons lemon grass, finely chopped; 1 red chile pepper, finely chopped; 2 cloves organic garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice; Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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Cuisine

Asian

Servings

4 - 6 servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

This is a relatively easy dish that takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

1 cup peanut oil
1¼ pounds organic tofu, cut into 1 x 2 pieces
3 tablespoons lemon grass, finely chopped
1 red chile pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves organic garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat the peanut oil in a deep pan. Add the tofu and fry until browned, then drain on paper towels and set aside.
In a separate sauté pan or wok, sauté the lemongrass, chili, and garlic in hot vegetable oil until soft.
Add the tofu and mix well. Season with the Chinese 5-Spice, salt and pepper, and serve.

Recipe Note

For even easier preparation, fried tofu called Name Age (pronounced namay agay) is available at many major supermarkets.

Fried Bean Curd (Tofu) with Lemon Grass (Dau Hu Chien Sa)