Matzo-Crusted General Gau's Tofu Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• two (8-ounce) blocks of firm tofu
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 cups matzoh meal (or panko crumbs)
• 1/4 cup stock or water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese chili paste
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 quart oil (preferably peanut, vegetable or canola will do fine)
• 2 cloves minced garlic (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• A half dozen dried red whole chilis
• Sliced scallions or chopped cilantro (optional)