Fried tofu with spicy salt

• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 300g medium firm tofu, well drained
• 1/4 cup cornflour
• 1/4 cup rice bran oil
• 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• 1 cup mung bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

1. Combine the salt, pepper and five spice in a shallow bowl.

2. Chop the tofu into 2cm cubes and then dust with cornflour.

3. Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook the tofu in batches for 2 minutes or until golden.

4. Drain the tofu on absorbent paper. Add the garlic and spring onion to the pan and cook until garlic is golden and spring onion is softened.

5. Sprinkle combined salt, white pepper and five spice over tofu.

6. Divide bean sprouts between small bowls or plates, sit tofu on top of sprouts and top with garlic and spring onion. Drizzle with a little soy sauce.