Tofu Sambal

INGREDIENTS

• Firm Tofu, fried - 2
• Chili paste - 2 tbsp (adjust according to your taste)
• Turmeric paste - 1 tbsp
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Cloves - 2
• Black peppercorn - 1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Fennel powder - 1 tsp
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - 1 tbsp

METHOD

1. Heat about 4 tbsp oil in a wok and add cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorn and fennel seeds.
2. When it began to splutter, add chili paste and let it simmer till oil separates from the chili paste.
3. Then, add turmeric paste and let it simmer for a while.
4. Add the fried tofu, fennel powder and salt. Keep stirring till tofu is well coated in the chili paste.
5. Remove and garnish with coriander leaves.

If the sambal is very oily (you can see the oil separately in the dish), scoop out the access oil before serving.