Triple Slice Tofu

Triple Slice Tofu

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorn
1 piece (350 g) tofu
2 eggs
6 to 8 slices ginger
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon MSG
3 to 4 green onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 to 3 teaspoons chili oil
Oil for frying

Directions:
1. Cut the ginger and green onions into thin strips 5 cm long.
2. Beat the eggs well and add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
3. Heat a frying pan with 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Slowly pour in the eggs to form a thin sheet. (Cook only one side; use medium heat and let it cook slowly.)
4. When done, take out and cut the egg sheet into thin strips 5 cm long.
5. Cut the tofu block into 1/2 cm thick slices. Heat oil in a frying pan or pot to medium-high. Put in the tofu slices and fry until golden. Then cut the tofu slices into 5 cm long strips.
6. Mix the tofu and egg strips, and spread the green onions and ginger on top.
7. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, MSG, garlic, ground pepper and chili oil.
8. When ready to serve, add the sauce to the tofu dish. Mix well and serve.

Tip:
Frying the tofu takes a little effort because tofu retains water. Cut it into slices first and let them sit for a while to let some of the water out.