Sesame fried tofu on choy sum with kekap manis
2/10/2008
Ingredients
| 500 g | Tofu |
| 1 | Cornflour, to coat tofu |
| 1 tbsp | Sesame seeds |
| 2 tbsp | Vegetable oil |
| 2 tsp | Peanut oil |
| 1 piece | Ginger, 5cm, peeled and sliced very thinly |
| 2 bunches | Choy sum, stalks trimmed |
| 1 tbsp | kecap manis |
Directions
- Drain the tofu on paper towels then slice. Coat a plate with cornflour and another with sesame seeds.
- Lightly coat the tofu with cornflour on both sides then press into the sesame seeds.
- Heat a pan and coat the bottom with vegetable oil, add 2 tsp of peanut oil then fry the tofu in batches, replenishing the oil when necessary. Drain on paper towels.
- Wipe out the pan, add a little more oil and fry the slices of ginger for a minute or two until fragrant and crispy, drain.
- Slice the choy sum and cook in a hot pan, adding a little more oil and a sprinkle of salt.
- Cook for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally then remove to a serving platter.
- Top the choy sum with the slices of tofu, scatter over the ginger and drizzle the kecap manis.
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