Sizzling Tofu ala Max's

2 blocks firm tofucubed

saltto taste

3 tbsp cornstarch

oilfor frying

2 tbsp butterdivided

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 white onioncut into small dice

1 red bell peppercut into small dice

1 green bell peppercut into small dice

1 siling habasliced

1 red onionminced for garnish

1 siling labuyothinly sliced for garnish

Sauce

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp liquid seasoning

1 tsp calamansi juice

¼ tsp sugar

¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Prepare tofu

Pat dry and slice tofu into medium cubes.

Season and coat

Season tofu cubes well with salt and drain out excess liquid. Pour cornstarch over tofu and carefully toss to coat.

Fry

In a large pan over medium heat, heat up the oil and deep fry the coated tofu for about 5 – 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil.

Sauté aromatics

In a separate pan over medium heat, melt the butter with oil and sauté the white onion, red and green bell peppers, and siling haba just until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl.

Make sauce

Into the bowl of warm, sautéed aromatics, add the mayonnaise, liquid seasoning, sugar, calamansi juice, and cracked black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined and sugar is fully dissolved.

Coat tofu

Add fried tofu and quickly toss until the tofu is just coated with the sauce. Serve on a sizzling plate.

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