Spicy Tofu Noodles

Ingredients:

1 large block of tofu
2 tbs oil

Sauce ingredients:

1 tbs oil
1tbs tamarind paste
2tsp lemongrass, white parts only, minced
1 tbs red chili, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/8 tsp five spice powder
1 cup pomelo jam (or marmalade)
 2tbs brown sugar

1 tbs oil
1/2 onion, sliced
1 cup sliced celery 
1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced
1 red chilli, minced

Directions:

To make the sauce: 

Add oil to pan over medium heat and saute lemongrass, chili, and garlic for 1 minute. Lower heat and add sugar, reducing heat to low and simmering for about 10 minutes until all sugar has dissolved. Add the jam, stir to combine, and cool. Makes 2 cups. 

Cut the tofu into cubes. Pan fry in the oil over medium high heat until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, to make it slightly more authentic, you can coat teh tofu in a fine layer of rice flour and deep fry until golden brown. 

Add 1 tbs oil to pan over medium high and briefly saute onion, celery, green onions, and chili - about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup tamarind sauce and tofu, tossing to coat. Simmer 30 seconds and serve.


Serve with noodles