Directions

To Prepare the Sauce

1. Add water, sugar, and vinegar in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then add in the fish sauce and dried red chili flakes, and stir through.
3. Set aside.

To Cook the Fried Tofu

1. Dry the tofu wedges on paper towels for 1 hr.
2. Heat oil in a pan or wok over high heat until the oil reaches 200°C.
3. Carefully lower the tofu wedges into the hot oil and fry for 5 mins or until golden brown on all sides, turning the pieces occasionally with long tongs.
4. Drain the fried tofu on paper towel.

To Serve

1. Add chopped roasted peanuts, bird’s eye chilli and coriander on top of sauce.
2. Serve fried tofu with the dipping sauce.