To hu chien kreung.
( Fried Tofu with lemon grass.)

Golden crispy fried tofu with spicy lemon grass and turmeric is absolutely delicious Sino-Khmer country food.
• Ingredients :
  • 2 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons minced lemon grass
  • 2 Hot chili pepper, minced (option)
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Teaspoon soy sauce
  • ¼ Teaspoon mushroom sauce
  • ¼ Teaspoon turmeric powder, or 3 or 4 fresh turmeric roots, minced
  • 1 Package of firm tofu
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• Procedures :
  In a small bowl, mix garlic with lemon grass, chili pepper, salt, soy sauce,mushroom sauce and turmeric, mix well and set it a side.
  Use thin sharp knife slices each piece tofu horizontal in half.
  Then cuts a few open slightly on top of each piece tofu.
  Gently rubs sauce evenly on each piece of tofu, and set a side.
  Pre heat a skillet or wok with medium temperature.
  When skillet is hot, add oil and marinated tofu , pan fry tofu till both sides golden brown.
  Serve hot with rice and carrot with daikon relish.