A crispy, crunchy tofu snack

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Sesame Crispy Puffs With Tofu Light Dip

Ingredients:

1 cup Maya All-Purpose Flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tbsps canola oil

3 tbsps water

egg white, for brushing

1 tsp black sesame seeds

1 tsp brown sesame seeds

 canola oil for frying

Tofu light dip:

125 g tofu firm, chopped

1/2 cup yogurt, low fat

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pc small white onion, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

 salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp spring onion

 parsley, chopped

Procedure:

In a bowl combine all-purpose flour and salt. Alternately mix oil and water until well blended or until it forms a dough. Using a rolling pin, roll dough until paper-thin, then brush with little egg whites and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut dough into rectangles approximately 3x1-inch then fry in medium-hot oil until puffy and golden brown. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Prepare dip: Combine all dip ingredients in a blender except parsley, then blend until smooth. Serve sesame crisps with tofu dip. Garnish with parsley.