GENERAL TSO'S TOFU ENJOY DAN:

                               GENERAL TSO'S TOFU by CHEF DAN:

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 (14 Oz) package firm tofu

4 tablespoons potato starch

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 tablespoon grape-seed oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, minced

2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate

1 tablespoon red curry paste

1-cup vegetable broth

1/4-cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons light soy sauce

 2 tablespoons EACH rice vinegar, mirin, and sherry wine

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place tofu between several paper towels and top with a heavy pan;

2.   Let rest for 30 minutes.

3.   Pat dry and cut into 1-inch cubes.

4.   In a wok heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-heat and when sizzling.

5.   Combine 3 tablespoon potato starch with salt and pepper.

6.   Dredge tofu and fry in hot oil, until golden brown and crispy.

7.   Set aside.

8.   Add remaining oil and when sizzling add red curry paste, and when fragrant.

9.   Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.

10.                Add broth, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sherry wine.

11.                Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.

12.                Mix 2 tablespoons water with 1 tablespoon potato starch.

13.                Add to wok mixture stirring well.

14.                Add fried tofu and coat evenly.

15.                Top with sesame seeds.

16.                Add any vegetables at the very end, such as steamed broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, bell peppers, or bok choy.

17.                Serve over Jasmine rice.

ENHJOY DAN:                                      BON-APPETITE!!