Yields: 6 servings

From The Hodo Kitchen

Who doesn’t love fried foods? It’s so simple — it’s like having protein tater tots. Have this for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a bite-size snack. But on a serious note — here’s a little science behind the frying: Frying tofu pushes out the water and makes it like an airy puff. It’s in creating a light, airy puff that brings out the umami and nuttiness to the tofu.

Ingredients

• 2 (10oz) blocks Hodo Extra Firm Tofu Locate Product

• 2 pt frying oil (peanut, rice bran, or safflower)

Marinade:

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tbsp water

Garnish:

• 2 scallions, sliced on an angle from whites to green

• 1/2 cup cilantro, rough chopped with stems

Instructions

1. Heat frying oil to 360F.

2. Cube Extra Firm Tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.

3. Whisk together all marinade ingredients and toss cubes.

4. Carefully place tofu in fryer until crisp and golden.

5. Remove from oil, let cool a bit and toss with herbs and serve with chili sauce.