BATTER DIPPED TOFU

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Make and share this Batter Dipped Tofu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 8m

Yield 4 , 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb firm tofu
1/2 cup unbleached flour
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
3 drops hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons safflower oil
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon gingerroot, Finely minced

Steps:

  • GINGER SAUCE:
  • In small saucepan, place vinegar, sugar, 3/4 c water, and soy sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 T water; stir into sauce.
  • Cook mixture, stirring until clear and thickened.
  • Remove pan from heat; stir in ginger.
  • Use for Batter Dipped Tofu and Vegetable Stir fry.
  • TOFU:
  • While Ginger Sauce is simmering, cut tofu into 1" squares about 1/4" thick.
  • Set aside.
  • In a med bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, and seasonings.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg.
  • Add milk and hot pepper sauce.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil.
  • Piece by piece, dip tofu in flour, then in egg mixture, and again in flour.
  • Saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve warm, arranged on a platter with cocktail forks and a bowl of Ginger Sauce.
  • Surround platter with curly lettuce leaves or large sprigs of parsley.
  • VARIATIONS: - use egg white only

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 431.8, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15.6, Protein 7.9

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