Tempura of fermented tofu

• 3 pieces Nanjing fermented tofu
  
• cooking oil for deep frying
  

for the batter :

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup flour
  
• 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water
  

for the dip:

• 1/4 cup dashi stock
  
• sesame seasoning
  
• 1 tbs soy sauce
  
• 1 tsp hot chili sauce ( optional)
• grated daikon
  

1. mix the ingredients for the dip, except daikon that is served in a separate small bowl
2. mix the ingredients for the batter, add more water if the mixture is not runny enough, chill the batter for 30 minutes before deep frying
   
3. cut the tofu into triangle wedges
   
4. heat the cooking oil in a deep-frying pan, over high heat
5. dip the tofu into batter to coat well, put into the frying pan, fry till golden brown
   
6. put the tofu tempura on a paper towel to remove the oil, serve hot with the dip and grated daikon