Tieban tofu
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- firm tofu
Cut the firm tofu in half, turn, and cut into four 2cm thick pieces.
- 1 whole star anise
- ½ tsp whole Sichuan peppercorns
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tbsp perilla seeds
Grind the star anise, Sichuan peppercorns and cumin seeds in a coffee or spice grinder, then add the perilla seeds.
- ¼ tsp white pepper powder
- ¼ tsp ginger powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Add the white pepper powder, ginger powder, garlic powder and chili powder and grind again.
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- ½ tbsp MSG
- 1 tsp sugar
Add the salt, MSG and sugar, grind together and tip into a shaker.
Brush a good bit of peanut oil over the largest flattest skillet, set the flame to medium and nestle on the tofu blocks.
- peanut oil
Brush the tops of the tofu with oil and sprinkle on the spice mixture; no cornstarch coating.
Fry five minutes, then rearrange the tofu from the edges onto the hot center and let it go another five minutes without flipping.