Healthy Food Crispy Tofu

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Firm, silken tofu is available in Japanese groceries or in big supermarkets. Made with soya beans by coagulating boiled soya milk, tofu contains isoflavones and calcium which are good for the health.

Ingredients:

• 2 blocks tofu
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup Japanese bread
• Crumbs such as panko
• Cooking oil

Procedure:

1. Pat tofu dry with paper towels. Slice tofu into squares. Dip in egg whites.
2. Coat with bread crumbs, taking care to cover surface completely.
3. In a wok, heat cooking oil. Fry tofu, a few pieces at a time, until coating becomes crisp.
4. Drain on paper towels. Serve with any of the two sauces below.

How to make Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ginger juice or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup water, divided
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

 Procedure:

1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, white sugar, brown sugar, ginger juice or ground ginger, garlic and 1/4 cup water.
2. Simmer three to four minutes.
3. In a bowl, blend cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water until smooth. Pour into saucepan and simmer until sauce thickens. Strain and serve as sauce for crispy tofu.

• Ginger juice may be made by pounding fresh ginger slices then pouring water over it. Strain the water scraping the ginger on the strainer to obtain the essence of ginger. The resulting liquid gives a mild gingery flavor.

How to make Vinegared Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 cup mirin
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 small bunch green onions, chopped

Procedure:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, mirin, vinegar, soy sauce and water. Simmer gently just until flavors meld.
2. Pour over crispy tofu. Sprinkle green onions on top just before serving.

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