Fried Bean Curd Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 6

• 2 lb/1 kg bean curd, cut in 1/2­inch/1-cm slices

• 1 cup/150 g all purpose/plain flour

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp sherry

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1/2 cup/125 ml Vegetable Stock (refer recipe)

• 1 tbsp finely chopped scallions/spring onions

• 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger

• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method:

1. Coat the slices of bean curd with flour, then dip them in the egg.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok and place the bean curd in it.

3. Fry over medium heat for about 1 minute, or until golden brown. Turn over, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and fry until golden brown.

4. Mix the sherry, salt, sesame oil, and stock in a small bowl. Sprinkle the bean curd with the scallions, ginger, and sesame seeds and pour in the stock mixture.

5. Pierce the bean curd with a fork. Lower the heat and cook until the liquid is absorbed by the bean curd.