BEANCURD WITH FRENCH BEANS AND HOISIN SAUCE

Hard beancurd (tofu) 350 grams

French beans 250 grams

Hoisin sauce ½ cup

Sesame oil 1 tablespoon

Ginger, sliced 1 inch piece

Garlic, chopped 10 cloves

Onion, sliced 1 medium

Oil to deep fry

Red chilli paste 1 tablespoon

Soy sauce 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste
Cut beancurd into two inch cubes and then cut each cube into four triangles.
Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add ginger and garlic and saut� for two minutes. Add onion and saut� for further two minutes.
Heat sufficient oil in a wok and deep fry French beans for two minutes. Drain and set aside.
Add hoisin sauce to the onion along with red chilli paste and mix. Add the French beans and mix.
Add beancurd triangles, soy sauce, salt and toss gently.
Serve hot.