DIRECTIONS

1. Cut the tofu into equal strips.
2. Place in a container in whiche you can prepare the marinade.
3. Squeeze the juice of a lemon and add it to the container together with the oil, pepper, half dose of the salt, garlic powder and 2 tablespoon of dried parsley. Use a fork to turn the tofu in the marinade, making sure each side is moistened.
4. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
5. After allowing to rest overnight, use the tofu marinade to prepare the sweet and sour sauce.
6. Wash and cut the red plums into small pieces.
7. Place the pieces of plum into a saucepan together with the tofu marinade.
8. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the plums are soft and the marinade has almost completely evaporated.
9. Place the plums and juice into a blender and blend to obtain a thick cream. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth. Set aside.
10. Now, prepare the batter by combining the water and half the dose of the flour in a deep dish. Mix well until there are no lumps.
11. In another dish, mix the rice breadcrumbs, the remaining flour, dried parsley, salt, pepper and sesame seeds together.
12. Heat the sunflower oil to 180 degrees in a saucepan.
13. Dip the tofu strips in the batter and then, turn them over in the breading.
14. Fry the strips in boiling oil and then place on a plate with paper towels to absorb the grease.
15. Serve the tofu sticks while still hot accompanied by the dipping sauce.