Crispy Threaded Tofu

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Makes 15
Ingredients

• 15 (1") cubes of tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer)
• 15 Wonton or Spring Roll Wrappers
• 1/2 cup Schezuan Sauce for Cooking
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• salt to taste

Method
How to proceed

1. Make a marinade using Schezuan sauce, cornflour, salt and 2 tablespoons of water.
2. Marinate the tofu cubes in it for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep aside.
3. Place a wrapper on a plain surface and make small slits at equal distance on one horizontal top side with a sharp knife. Repeat with the remaining 14 wrappers and keep aside.
4. Take a cube of marinated tofu and place it on one end of the wrapper. Apply the marinade along the edges and bring the ends together to form a crown like fringe at one side as shown in the picture on facing page. Press so the end sticks.
5. Deep-fry the wrappers in hot oil till golden brown and crisp.
6. Repeat with the remaining 14 wrappers and tofu cubes.
7. Serve hot with a sauce of your choice.