Sizzling Tofu

Sizzling tofu is my elder daughter's favourite dish. Whenever we dine in in Chinese restaurant, sizzling tofu is a must. That's how much she love this simple dish. Eventhough, it's easy to prepare but, surely did not compromise with the taste. Egg tofu are extremely soft and fragile thus, be gentle in handling them and do not over fry. The tofu shall be soft and jiggly to taste. It's soft,well coated with flavored sauce and the hot plate ensure the dish stays hot for a very long time. With basic day-to-day ingredients you too can prepare restaurant worthy sizzling tofu at your own kitchen.

Ingredients

3 rolls egg tofu, cut into 1 inch thick
2 tbsp minced chicken
5-6 button mushroom, sliced
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp chopped spring onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp corn flour, diluted with 2 tbsp water
Oil for deep frying + 1 tbsp oil gor sauteeing

For The Sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Methods

In a frying pan, heat oil for deep frying and gently fry the tofu slices till golden on medium heat. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen towel to drain excess oil.

For The Sauce

In an another pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and saute minced garlic on medium heat till fragrant.

Add minced chicken and mushroom. Saute for 1 minute. Add all the ingredients listed under "For The Sauce"

Add the diluted corn flour and stir. Turn off the heat.

Heat a hot plate and brush with oil. Once the plate hot, add beaten egg. Add the fried tofu and sauce.

Sprinkle with chopped spring onion and serve hot