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Fried tofu in a coconut cream sauce

2 14-oz. blocks of tofu, pressed, cut to 4 x 1 1/2 x 1/2-inch slabs

Pan fry tofu golden brown but not crispy. Drain well, pressing with
a towel on top to remove extra water and oil.

 
Sauce
 
2 T peanut oil
4 shallots or one onion finely sliceD
1-3 chilis deseeded and finely sliced 
3 cloves finely sliced garlic
1 1/2 cup coconut cream (very thick coconut milk)
salt and pepper 
1 t dark soy 
1 T rice vinegar
1 tsp. crumbled shrimp paste if desired

Stirfry shallots, chiles and garlic in oil for about 2 minutes.
Add coconut cream and salt and pepper.

Simmer 10 minutes being careful not to scorch.  Add soy, vinegar
and shrimp paste.

Pour over tofu slices and serve.

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