Fried Stinky Tofu Changsha Style

Ingredients （yields : 8 servings)

• 8 cubes of Huogongdian stinky tofu*

• camellia oil (enough for deep-frying the tofu)

• 30 ml broth

• 30 ml soy sauce

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp five-spiced powder

• salt

• 2 sprigs of chives

• 5 sprigs of cilantro

*Huogongdian stinky tofu is synonymous with Changsha stinky tofu.

Realisation

1. Mince the garlic, chives and cilantro；

2. In a mini saucepan, add sesami oil and garlic, sweat the garlic on low heat until it is fragrant, then turn off the heat;

3. Add broth, soy sauce, chili powder and five-spiced powder, mix well then taste, add salt if necessary;

4. Heat the camellia oil to 180ºC in a deep fryer;

5. Fry the stinky tofu until crispy, then remove it from the oil and drain off the excess oil;

6. Drizzle the sauce prepared above and sprinkle the minced chives and cilantro on top;

7. Serve and enjoy!