Guizhou Lianai Doufu

• 1 pound tofu firm
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons cilantro minced, fresh
• 2 tablespoons garlic finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger fresh, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes or powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cups peanut oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh, peeled
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, dark
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce, light
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 ts water
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

1. DRAIN THE TOFU AND CUT IT into 2-inch squares.
2. Set to drain further on paper towels.
3. Heat a wok or large saute pan until is is hot.
4. Add the oil and all the filling ingredients and stir-fry for 1 minute.
5. Put the cooked ingredients in a bowl and allow them to cool thoroughly.
6. Heat a wok or large saute pan until it is hot.
7. Add the 2 cups oil and, when it is hot, deep-fry the tofu on both sides until it is golden brown.
8. Remove the tofu squares from the wok, drain them well on paper towels, and allow them to cool thoroughly.
9. Drain and discard the oil.
10. Take each of the tofu squares and, with a knife, split it slightly open on one side so a pocket is formed.
11. Place a spoonful of cooked filling in each of the pockets.
12. Continue to fill the squares until you have used all the tofu.
13. Wipe the wok clean, reheat, and add 1 tablespoon oil.
14. Then add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
15. Then add the rest of the ingredients except the cornstarch mixture and sesame oil.
16. Bring the mixture to a boil, return the fried bean curd pieces and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
17. Now add the cornstarch mixture, stir gently to combine, and then add the sesame oil.
18. Give the mixture a final turn and serve at once.

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Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/guizhou-lianai-doufu-45558 (may not work)