Daddy Cooks: Sizzling Tofu

Published On 2/06/2011 By Anonymous

Another addition to one of my favorites, this recipe is not just a good appetizer, this may actually be served as main course for lunch or dinner feasts. This may also be feasted on while having a bottle or two of ice cold beer. :D

Sizzling Tofu

Ingredients:

1 block tofu, cut into cubes

1 pc each, red and green bell pepper, minced

2 pcs red chili (siling labuyo), chopped

spring onions, chopped

1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp Del Monte sweet and sour chili sauce
2 tbsp Del Monte tomato castup
30 g Mama Sita's oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch

Preparation and Cooking Procedures:
Pour cooking oil in a pan over high heat. Make sure that the oil is hot before adding in the tofu. We wouldn't want rock hard and burnt tofu so be sure to set the fire to medium heat a few minutes after putting the tofu.

Fry the tofu until golden brown. You may need to turn each side of the tofu for it to be evenly cooked. Drain and set aside.

Dissolve the cornstarch in water. Amount of water may vary depending on your preferred sauce consistency. Add in more water for a less thick sauce consistency.

In another sauce pan, dissolve sugar in water. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add in the sweet and sour sauce, tomato catsup, and oyster sauce while stirring the mixture continuously.

Add in the bell pepper and chili and bring to a boil. Add in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. You may add in salt and pepper to taste.

Put the sizzling plate over medium heat. Add in a bit of oil or butter. Heat the sizzling plate just enough making sure not to burn the butter/oil too much. Place the sizzling plate on its wooden holder and add in the cooked tofu. Pour the sauce over and sprinkle some spring onions. Serve and enjoy!