Black Pepper & Tofu
Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Cut into 2cm cubes.
Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan. Stir fry tofu on high heat for 2 minutes, in batches if needed, until just golden. Transfer to a clean bowl and set aside.
FOR THE SAUCE
Peel and finely dice the shallots, garlic. Finely chop the red chillis, leave seeds in. Pick leaves off the curry sprigs.
In a medium bowl or jug mix together the peppercorns, miso paste, dried shrimp in oil, oyster sauce, ketjap manis and soy sauce to form a paste.
Return wok or large frying pan to medium-high heat and add butter. When melted, add in the chopped shallots, garlic, chilli and curry leaves. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant and the shallots turn translucent.
Add the soy sauce paste, stir, then add in the cooked tofu. Mix well to combine. Add stock and cook for 1-2 mins.
Mix tapioca flour with water and drizzle over the sauce, stirring quickly for the sauce to thicken. Remove from heat and serve.
Now the easy part - eat with CORN THINS slices for the added crunch & popcorn taste.
500g extra firm tofu
CORN THINS slices
SAUCE
3 small French (or golden) shallots
3 medium garlic cloves
3-5 red long chillies
3 sprigs fresh curry leaves (1 handful leaves)
1 tablespoon freshly ground black peppercorns
1 tablespoon shiro miso paste (or mashed preserved yellow beans)
1 tablespoon dried baby shrimp preserved in oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon ketjap manis
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
50 g unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon tapioca flour
1 tablespoon water
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