Sichuan Spicy Tofu On A Hot Plate Recipe

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• STEP 1.1.in a wok heat ½ ltr oil, when hot add 500 gm tofu cut into ½ cm thick and 3 cm long pieces.

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• STEP 2.2. Fry till light brown on all sides.

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• STEP 3.3. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain the tofu. Keep aside.

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• STEP 4.4. Pour out the oil into a container for use later. Retain 1 tbsp oil in the wok.

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• STEP 5.5. Heat the oil and add 4 cloves of finely chopped garlic and 15 gm chilli powder and fry for a few seconds.

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• STEP 6.6. Add 1 tbsp spicy bean sauce and fry for a few seconds.

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• STEP 7.7. Add 30 ml water, stir and bring to a boil.

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• STEP 8.8. Add 5 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp chicken granules, salt to taste and the fried tofu pieces. Stir well together.

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• STEP 9.9. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.

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• STEP 10.10. In a small bowl mix together 30 ml water and 1 tbsp cornflour to make a smooth paste.

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• STEP 11.11. Then add this corn flour water mixture to the wok. Stir together. Remove the wok from the heat.

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• STEP 12.12. Heat the hot plate and add 1 tbsp sesame oil.

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• STEP 13.13. Then add 1 spring onion chopped into 1 inch pieces and add the tofu from the wok.

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• STEP 14.14. Garnish with 1 finely chopped spring onion and serve on the hot plate.