posted by Liz 07-28-98 5:46 AM
Panfried Tofu with Oriental Garlic Sauce
From GOURMET, November 1992
a 1-lb. block of extra-firm or firm tofu, rinsed
4 tsp cornstarch
1 cup water
2-3 Tblsp soy sauce
1 Tblsp cider vinegar
1 Tblsp Scotch
2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2-1/2 Tblsp vegetable oil
3 large garlic cloves, minced
a 1" cube of peeled fresh gingerroot, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 scallion, minced
cooked rice as an accompaniment, if desired
Cut tofu crosswise into 4 slices and let the slices drain between a
double thickness of paper towels for 20 minutes.
While the tofu is draining, in a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in
1/4 cup of water and stir in the remaining 3/4 cup water, the soy sauce
to taste, the vinegar, the Scotch, the sugar, and the salt.
In a heavy saucepan heat 1-1/2 Tblsp of the vegetable oil over moderately
high heat until it is hot, butnot smoking and in it stir-fry the garlic
until it is pale golden, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the gingerroot and stir fry the mixture for 30 seconds, Stir
the soy sauce mixture, add it to the garlic mixture, stirring and bring
the sauce to a boil, stirring.
Simmer the
sauce for 2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil and keep the sauce warm.
In a non-stick skillet heat the remaining 1 Tblsp vegetable oil over
high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in
it brown the tofu on all sides, turning it with tongs and transferring
it as it is browned to paper towels to drain.
Divide the tofu between 2 plates and spoon the sauce over it. Sprinkle
the scallion over each serving and serve
the tofu with the rice. Serves 2.