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Northern-Style Fried Tofu with Lemongrass

Name: Northern-Style Fried Tofu with Lemongrass
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 400 g firm tofu, cut into 2 cm cubes; 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 eggs, beaten; 200 ml vegetable oil; 1 tbsp chili flakes

Crispy fried tofu infused with lemongrass and served with a savory-sweet dipping sauce.

25 minutes4 servings

Method

In a bowl, mix tofu with lemongrass, soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and beaten eggs.
Dip tofu in the egg mixture, then fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Serve with chili flakes and a side of dipping sauce.

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