Deep-Fried Tofu Soup

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Deep-Fried Tofu Soup

 

Recipe By :K. Lee Evans & Chris Rankin - Giant Book of TOFU Cooking

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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12 ounces firm tofu -- drained and cut into 12 to 16 small

rectangles

2 teaspoons leeks or scallions -- minced

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sake or white wine

1 teaspoon fresh ginger root -- grated

2 tablespoons soy sauce

3/4 teaspoon sesame oil

3 to 4 tablespoons flour

1 egg -- beaten

oil for deep frying

2 cups water

2 mushrooms -- finely diced

2 cups cooked brown rice

1/4 cup scallions -- minced

dash red pepper flakes

 

In a frying pan, heat the leeks, salt, sake, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the soy

sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/4 teaspoon of the sesame oil. Stir well.

 

Add the tofu and saute for 10 minutes on each side.

 

Remove the tofu, reserving the liquid. Dust each piece of tofu with flour, and

dip it in the beaten egg.

 

In a wok, frying pan, or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 350F. Carefully add the

tofu and deep-fry until goden brown.

 

In a large saucepan, bring the water, remaining liquid, mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon

of the sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar

to a boil.

 

Add the deep-fried tofu. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, for

about 3 minutes.

 

Divide the cooked rice among 2 large serving bowls. Top with the tofu and a

sprinkling of scallions and pepper flakes. Pour on the broth and serve steaming

hot.

 

Description:

" This delicately flavored both is given a wonderful texture with

crispy, chewy bits of deep-fried tofu. "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1110 Calories; 15g Fat (12.2% calories

from fat); 42g Protein; 201g Carbohydrate; 10g Dietary Fiber; 94mg Cholesterol;

1619mg Sodium. Exchanges: 12 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1

1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0