"What appears to be a simple stir-fry is anything but. Tofu is full of protein and when fried gets a bit of golden color. The tofu and prawns are paired in a sweet and sour sauce made with salty fish sauce and brightly flavored herbs. Fried Tofu and Prawns in Sweet and Sour Fish Sauce is an authentic taste of Southeast Asia."
Fried Tofu and Prawns with Sweet and Sour Fish Sauce
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Prep time: 8mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
- 8 ounces extra-frim tofu cut in cubes
- 12 large prawns, shelled, tails left on
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 roma tomatoes, seeded and cut in chunks
- 2 green onions cut in 1" lengths
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tbsp lite soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- fresh cilantro, basil and mint for garnish
Method
Step 1
Place the tofu cubes on a paper towel and pat dry. Heat 1 tbsp. of the canola in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and fry, turning to brown on all sides, about 8 minutes in total. Drain the tofu on a cookie rack.
Step 2
Add the remaining 1 tbsp. of canola oil, sesame oil, the tofu and prawns back to the skillet over medium-high heat and cook until the prawns start to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add the shallots, garlic, green onions and tomatoes and stir-fry until the vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the mirin, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice and white pepper and cook the sauce with the prawns and tofu for another 3 minutes. Spoon the tofu and prawns onto a serving platter and garnish with the fresh cilantro, basil and mint leaves.