Chinese Spicy Tofu Fry

Method

1. Drain the tofu well. Press out excess water with a kitchen towel if needed—the drier the tofu, the better it fries. Rub salt over the tofu and let it sit for 30 minutes. This helps salt penetrate and draws out more water. Discard any excess liquid, then cut the tofu into bite-size pieces.
2. Beat 1 egg with salt in one bowl. In another bowl, mix corn flour, black pepper powder, chili powder, and garlic powder. Coat each piece of tofu in the corn flour mixture, dip in the egg, then coat again in the corn flour mixture. Deep-fry in medium-hot oil until golden brown. Serve hot with sweet and sour sauce.