Fried Tofu in Tomato Sauce

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   Tofu, rinsed and drained off the liquid, fried in a wok with cooking oil until golden then remove from oil and transfer to a plate.

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   Tomatoes: de-stemmed and cut into wedges

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   Use the remaining cooking oil (about 2 teaspoons) in the wok to fry the shallots until fragrant then add tomatoes and toss evenly.

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   Season with 2 teaspoons of soup base, 1 teaspoon of MSG or chicken stock, 1 small teaspoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of chili sauce, 1 cup of clean water (about 100 ml), let simmer in 2 minutes until tomatoes are tender.

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   Toss in fried tofu and stir well to coat the tofu with sauce (over low heat).

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   Mix 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch with some clean water in a cup and stir well until fully dissolved.

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   Pour this mixture into the wok and stir well to create sliminess, let simmer in 2 minutes, sprinkle some scallions and toss well.

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   Ready to serve immediately.

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   Transfer to a serving plate.

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    Bon appetit!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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