Monday Makings...

Welcome to Monday Makings.... I will bring you different variety of things depending on the week. I could be sewing or cooking or just giving you a tutorial. Please join me and let me know what you are making!



This week I am going to share how to make Fried Tofu and Peanut Sauce. This appetizer goes gor about $6-8 depending on where you go. It is super easy to make and it took me only about 20 mins from start to finish.

You need 1 container of FIRM tofu. If you use soft it will not work.
Cornstarch. 3 tablespoons maybe (you need to coat the tofu)
Peanut oil for frying ( you can use vegetable oil)

Remove tofu from package and dry it. You need to remove the water.  I use paper towels then a dish towel. Leave it sit while I get my cornstarch ready.

Warm oil in frying pan. I put enough to cover half the tofu.  You can use more or put it in a fryer. This is just what I do.

Cut tofu block in half to make it thinner

Then cut tofu in smaller pieces. This does not matter. Just do whatever

Coat Tofu with corn starch and add to the oil. Be careful because if there is still water on it will pop.

Let tofu fry until it is light brown, not much darker then when you started.

You can serve this with Sweet & Sour sauce or the following Peanut Sauce recipe

1/2cup Hoisin Sauce
2 table spoons of smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons warm water (add last)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon of garlic minced (I just the stuff in the jar)
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped


Mix all but the water in a blender until it is blended. Our family likes it a bit thinner so we added water. You can adjust it to your tastes.

Enjoy :)


Let me know what you are making