Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce (Tianla Cuipi Doufu)

Name: Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce (Tianla Cuipi Doufu)
Yield: Serves 4 as a First Course, or 2 as a Main Course
Cuisine: Asia, Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons, sugar; 1/4 cup, water; 1/4 cup, rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons, cornstarch; 1 tablespoon, Indonesian chile paste, such as sambal oelek; 1 (14-ounce) block, medium-firm or soft tofu (see note), sliced crosswise into 1-inch-thick slabs, each slab sliced into two 1-inch-wide fingers; 3/4 cup, cornstarch; 1/4 cup, cornmeal; , Salt and ground black pepper; 3/4 cup, vegetable oil

Main Courses
Asia
Chinese
Asian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Beans
Vegetarian

Crispy tofu with sweet chili sauce is an irresistible pairing in which crisp, fried tofu becomes the vehicle for the flavorful sauce. We wanted to try to create our own version that could be served as a first course or a main dish.

SERVES 4 as a First Course, or 2 as a Main Course

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