Vegan Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Firm Tofu
• 1/2 cup Tapioca Starch
• 1/4 cup Rice Flour
• 1 tsp Five Spice Powder
• 1/2 tsp White Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (Gluten-Free Tamari)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• 2 cups Neutral Oil (for frying)
• 1/4 cup Thai Basil (for garnish)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together tapioca starch, rice flour, five spice powder, white pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
3. 3In another bowl, mix gluten-free tamari and sesame oil.
4. 4Dip each tofu piece into the tamari mixture, then dredge in the starch mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
5. 5Heat neutral oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 175°C.
6. 6Carefully add the tofu pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7Remove the tofu with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. 8Garnish with Thai basil.
9. 9Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

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