The key is to use fresh, firm tofu that you buy in the refrigerated or
produce section of your local shop and not that silken tofu stuff that
comes in a box.

I simply remove the tofu from the packet and drain. I don't press it
or anything. I just cut as specified and let sit in the malt vinegar
for a couple of hours.

A cup is a cup is a cup in both the US and the UK. ;-)

On Feb 26, 5:22*pm, "Justin E. Miller" <justinmiller87> wrote:
> MrFalafel,
>
> I presume the tofu is drained and pressed? Also, since I don't know, is
> a cup in Britain the same as a cup in the US?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Justin
>
>
>
> MrFalafel wrote:
> > Fish-free fish & chips Updated: Now even easier and tastier!
>
> > Here's a recipe I came up with a few years ago to satisfy my deep-
> > fried food cravings. Wrap it up in newspaper and you'd be surprised
> > how much it's like the real thing!
>
> > Ingredients:
>
> > 1 block of firm tofu (250 grams)
> > 2-3 big potatoes, scrubbed, and cut into 'chip/french fry' pieces.
> > 1 cup flour
> > 1 tsp paprika
> > 1 cup beer
> > oil
> > malt vinegar
> > cornflour/corn starch
>
> > Cut the tofu into big-finger size pieces. Place in a shallow dish and
> > cover with malt vinegar. Marinate for an hour or so.
>
> > Place chips on a baking sheet and sprinkle a bit of olive oil over
> > them and toss. Place in 200C oven for half an hour and then turn the
> > chips, cooking for another 15 minutes or so.
>
> > Meanwhile mix beer, flour & paprika together in a bowl. The batter
> > should be like a thick pancake consistancy. Add more flour/beer (if
> > neccessary) to get it right.
>
> > Place oil into a wok or deep fryer and heat to very hot, almost
> > smoking.
>
> > Place a good bit of cornflour/cornstarch in bowl.
>
> > Remove tofu from marinade, pat dry and dredge in cornflour, shake of
> > excess and then dredge in batter and place directly into hot oil, *and
> > repeat with a few more tofu pieces. Flip while cooking to get them
> > golden brown all over. Drain on paper towels *Repeat until all is
> > cooked.
>
> > Place chips on a platter with tofu on top. Serve with malt vinegar,
> > salt & pepper and ketchup.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -