Brittle Bean Curd

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces soft bean curd(about 300g)
• 2 stalks spring onion
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup flour

Seasonings:

1.) 1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp cornflour
1 egg
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp baking powder

2.) 3 tbsps tomato sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vinegar
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornflour
2 tbsps water

Procedures :

• Cut bean curd into small equal squares. Sprinkle salt evenly over each piece.
• Mix seasoning (1) well into a batter.
• Mix seasoning (2) well and set aside.
• Mince spring onion and garlic.
• Coat each bean curd with flour, then dip in batter. Deep fry bean curd in hot oil until golden brown, remove and drain.
• To make the dip, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok. Stir fry spring onion, ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add mixed ingredients in Seasoning (2) and cook until sauce thickens.
• Serve bean curd with dip on the side.