Crispy Spiced Tofu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

21 oz semi-firm silken tofu, drained, each piece of tofu cut into 6 pieces
None None vegetable oil, for shallow-frying
1 None carrot, julienned
2 oz pea shoots
6 None small red radishes, julienned
2 oz daikon radish, julienned
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp lime juice
None None Spice Coating
2 tbsp flaked sea salt
1/2 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns
1/2 tsp chili flakes
1/4 cup cornstarch

Preparation

For spice coating, dry toast salt, pepper and chili flakes over high heat until fragrant. Pound using a mortar and pestle until finely crushed. Mix with cornstarch.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Dust tofu in spice coating. Working in batches, fry for 1-2 mins per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
To serve, toss vegetables with soy sauce and lime juice. Serve with crispy tofu.