Crispy Salt & Pepper Tofu

• 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium leek, white part only, washed and sliced
• 1 small red or yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 Thai chili pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 tablespoon Soy Vay Hoisin Marinade or teriyaki sauce
• 1 block (14 oz when drained) extra firm tofu
• 4 tablespoons corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Canola oil for frying

1. Heat oil in a wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add chopped leeks and red pepper. Saute on high heat for about 2 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Cook another 1-2 minutes. Add scallions and chili pepper. Cook another 1-2 minutes. Add Soy Vay Hoisin marinade and cook 30 seconds. Set this mixture aside and keep warm.
2. Wrap the drained tofu in paper towels or kitchen towel for 30 minutes. Cut tofu into one inch cubes. Place the corn starch, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes and gently toss until tofu pieces are very well coated.
3. In a large skillet, pour oil so that it comes up 1/2 inch. Heat the oil making sure it is hot. Add tofu cubes a few at a time so as not to crowd. Fry the tofu pieces, flipping them around, so that all sides are golden brown. Drain onto paper towels.
4. Put a layer of the vegetable mixture at the bottom of a dish. Lay the fried tofu cubes on top of mixture or top tofu with mixture. Garnish with more green onion.
5. Note: Serve with store-bought sweet red chili sauce on the side for dipping!

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Crispy-Salt-_-Pepper-Tofu-1740536 (may not work)