Fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili Peppers (Đậu hũ chiên sả ớt) Recipe

 

Ingredients

2 Firm Tofu (large)

3/4 Lemongrass stalk

Frying Oil

Fried Lemongrass/Garlic

3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

2 Tbsp. minced Garlic

5 Tbsp. minced Lemongrass

1 tsp. Annatto Seed Oil

Other

2 Tbsp. Annatto Seed Oil

1 Tbsp. minced Garlic

3 Tbsp. minced Lemongrass

Green Onions

2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce

2 Tbsp. Sugar

1 1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

1/2 cup Water

chopped Chili Peppers

Ground Black Pepper

Cut 2 Large Blocks of Tofu into cubes. Pan fry until golden, remove from oil and place on paper towels. Mince 3-4 Lemongrass stalk.  

Add 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil into a pan.  Add 2 Tbsp. minced Garlic and cook on medium high heat. Add in 5 Tbsp. minced Lemongrass. Add 1 tsp. Annatto Seed Oil. Cook until slightly golden and remove from heat. 

Add 2 Tbsp. Annatto Seed Oil into a pan.  Add in 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic and 3 Tbsp. minced Lemongrass.  Cook on medium high heat.  Add in some Green Onions (white bottom section).  Add 2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce, 2 Tbsp. Sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning, 1/2 cup Water and mix.  Add in the fried Tofu. Add in chopped Chili Peppers and let the Tofu simmer in the sauce for a few minutes. Add in some chopped Green Onions and the fried Lemongrass/Garlic. When the Tofu absorbed the sauce, add in some Ground Black Pepper.  Enjoy with meal!