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Vegetarian Thai Food

Vegetarian Thai?

Hold the fish sauce please! Have you have had a hard time communicating your desire for a meatless diet in Thai restaurants? According to Thai cookbook author and chef Vatcharin Bhumichitr there is no ancient Thai vegetarian culture; rather vegetarianism has only recently started to catch on in Thailand.

Vegetarian Fried Tofu with Garlic and Black Pepper (Dofu Gratium Prik Thai)

This recipe is a very simple and quick dish which you can prepare the night before or immediately before cooking. Recipe adapted from the highly recommended picturesque cookbook, Thai Vegetarian Cooking, by Vatcharin Bhumichitr © 1991.

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, smash gently with the side of a knife or cleaver to peel
• 2-3 shallots, peeled
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 2 tblsp Thai soy sauce (Dragonfly brand) or Golden Mt. Seasoning sauce
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 4 tblsp canola oil
• 8 oz firm tofu, cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 triangles(8 altogether)
• Garnish: Cucumber slices, coriander leaves, tomatoes

Preparation

1. In a mortar and pestle or electric coffee grinder (used only for spices, etc) pound or grind together garlic, shallots, and peppercorns to make a paste.
2. Remove to a small bowl. Add soy sauce and sugar and stir.
3. Lay the tofu on a flat dish, cover with the mixture and allow to marinate 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Heat the oil in a skillet or wok, over medium heat, until hot, but do not allow to burn. Fry the tofu until golden brown. Turn on each side to brown evenly (including the cut edges). Drain and place on a serving dish. Garnish if desired.

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