Deep Fried Tofu With Peanut Sauce

• 1 lb tofu
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 coriander leaves, coarsely chopped (if available)
• 3 dried red chili peppers, , seeded,soaked,and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar (cider vinegar is fine)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 3/4 cup finely chopped/crushed peanuts
• 2 cups peanut oil (for frying tofu) or 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying tofu)
• Garnishes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes

1. Cut the tofu in 1- 1/2 inch square pieces.
2. Set aside.
3. Make a paste (with such small quantities, a mortar and pestle are probably the easiest method) of the garlic, coriander, 3 seeded chili peppers, and salt.
4. Add the vinegar and mix.
5. Dissolve the 1/4 cup sugar in 1/4 cup hot water and add it to the paste along with the 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts.
6. Mix well (the food processor helps here) and put it in a serving bowl.
7. Sprinkle with coriander leaves and red pepper flakes.
8. Put the 2 cup of peanut oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
9. Deep-fry the tofu in hot (360 degrees Fahrenheit) oil for 5 minutes, until a light gold.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Place the tofu on a serving plate and the bowl of peanut sauce next to it.
12. Use the peanut sauce as a dip.
13. Serve either hot or at room temperature.

garlic, coriander, red chili peppers, salt, rice vinegar, sugar, water, peanuts, peanut oil, fresh coriander leaves, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/deep-fried-tofu-with-peanut-sauce-13360 (may not work)