Indonesian Fried Tofu
A lightly spiced Tofu fritter serve with one of CookeryClubs dips. This batter works with most vegetables, celery works well.
Preparation time: 5 - 10 minutes Quantity: Serves 2 main or 4 starters Cooking time: 4 - 8 minutes
Ingredients
60g/ 2 oz plain flour
3 crushed cardamon pods
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 clove garlic - crushed
cold water to mix
1 block/ 375g firm tofu
oil to fry
Method
- Make the batter by whisking the flour and spices with enough water to form a thick batter (the consistency of double cream)
- Cut the drained tofu in to chunky chip sizes
- Meanwhile heat the oil in a fryer or wok
- Dip the tofu in to the batter, coat well and shake of excess
- Fry till golden all over
- Drain on kitchen paper
- Serve with a coconut chutney or yogurt dip