Monday, May 10, 2010

Only one more VD episode left


Tonight Jax is coming over for our weekly VD night. After tonight there is only one more episode left! What will we do?!?! Here is what is on the menu for tonight:

Pan Fried Tofu
Pam101 changed this recipe up a bit...to see full recipe click the link above

Ingredients
* 1 pound firm tofu
* 1 cup bread crumbs, Panko preferred
* Pinch cayenne pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
* Salt and pepper, to taste
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 2 tablespoons peanut oil
* 2 tablespoons sesame oil
* 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 dried Hawaiian chile, chopped
* 1 pound Chinese broccoli, roughly chopped
* Salt and pepper, to taste
* 1 bunch green onions, julienned
* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
* 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and salted

Directions

To prepare the tofu steaks, cut the tofu block lengthwise, then cut in half to make 4 slabs. Lay several layers of paper towels on a cutting board then place the tofu, side by side, on top. Cover the steaks with more paper towels and press down to drain out some of the water in the curd (making it denser and hold together better when cooked.) Combine the bread crumbs, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip each piece of tofu into the beaten eggs then dredge in the seasoned bread crumbs to coat. Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry the tofu steaks 4 minutes each side. Remove to a platter lined with fresh paper towels. Add sesame oil to the skillet, stir-fry the ginger and garlic with the chili for 2 minutes to build a base flavor. Add the broccoli and saute 3 minutes until it begins to soften, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a sprinkle of green onions, cilantro, and peanuts before serving.

1 comment:

  1. When I first read this I thought it was PAM friend tofu. All you! :)

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