Description
This appetizer is quick and healthy, but without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
- Tofu (drained well) - 12 pieces of 2"x 1"
- Oil to shallow fry
For the batter
- Plain Flour/ Maida - 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Cornflour - 2 tbsp (30 ml)
- Baking Powder - 1/4 tsp
- Black Pepper powder - to taste
- Salt - to taste
For crispy coating
- Crushed cornflakes (crush till almost fine) - 1/2 cup (120 ml) or as needed to coat
- Black sesame seeds - 1 to 2 tbsp (15-30 ml) (or a mixture of black and white sesame seeds)
For garnish (optional)
- Spring onion greens
To serve
- Sweet Chilli Sauce or
- Sweet, Sour and Hot Sauce or
- Chilli jam
Instructions
- Take tofu block and put it in a bowl of hot water for 3 to 4 mins (not more). Drain well. You can keep this tofu in a muslin cloth and put it between two wooden blocks for few minutes to drain well as tofu contains large quantities of water. Cut into cubes.
- In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the batter. Add enough water to make a thick batter.
- In another shallow bowl/plate combine the crushed cornflakes (crush with hands) and the sesame seeds. Mix lightly.
- Dip the tofu cubes in the batter, roll in the cornflakes mixture and shallow fry in hot oil. Fry on all sides till they turn golden brown.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- You may use only white sesame seeds instead of black.But if you do get hold of the black ones, do add it for an authentic Japanese flavor.
- Soaking tofu in hot water will help to remove impurities if any and soften them enough to absorb the flavors of the other ingredients well.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetiser
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 190