Tempura Fried Tofu

This is so simple and good for you! My son Theo has always loved tofu as long as I can remember, so over the years I have created 50 different ways to cook it. This is my newest creation. It's quick, easy and tastes delicious! I call this recipe, happiness by chance! I made it up completely on the spot the night before last, and my whole family devoured them within minutes. Make this recipe with any vegetable you like as well. I made broccoli along with the tofu since that's what I had handy, but be creative and use this recipe with whatever else you may have in your fridge that would accompany the tofu nicely. Let go of the guilt of eating this tofu fried and serve it on a bed of fresh spinach that's dressed in lemon and sesame oil. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
Block of Firm Tofu
Japanese bread crumbs, about 2 cups +/-
1 egg
3 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. Five Spice Powder (contains cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, etc)
Peanut Oil for frying
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
Wok

Drain tofu and cut into 1" cubes OR triangles, whatever suits your eye. I like the cubes as they tend to hold their shape in the process. In a wok, preheat about 2" of peanut oil until it bubbles when tofu is dropped in (about 300-350 degrees). In a small bowl whisk together the egg and water and half of your 5 spice mixture. In another small bowl pour bread crumbs and the rest of your 5 spice mixture. Take a few cubes of tofu at a time and dredge in the egg wash quickly, then immediately dredge in the bread crumbs until completely coated. Drop these into your wok of hot peanut oil and cook until golden brown, turning them around in the oil as needed. DO NOT OVERCROWD YOUR OIL. Repeat these last two steps until everything is done. Now, in a small serving bowl mix together your soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Place your tofu on a platter and dip away!