Crispy Bean Curd Cubes with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Directions

1. 1

   3/4 lb Bean curd (tofu) - cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/4 c Peanut oil

2. 2

   for deep-frying -----------------------------------SAUCE----------------------------------- 1 oz Roasted peanuts 1 tb Sugar 2 tb Water 2 ts

3. 3

   Heat the 1 1/4 cups oil in a deep-fat fryer or a large wok until it almost smokes

4. 4

   Deep-fry the bean curd cubes in two batches

5. 5

   When each batch of bean curd cubes is lightly browned, remove and drain well on paper towel

6. 6

   Arrange the bean curd cubes on a platter and serve the peanut sauce separately as a dipping sauce

7. 7

   Source: Asian Vegetaraian Feast - by Ken Hom