Fried Bean Curd with Chive Dipping Sauce

Bean curd or tofu is the protein food of the future, according to many nutritionists and food experts. If that is so, bean curd Hong Kong-style will surely lead the way. The variety and high quality of the bean curd dishes featured in the new Hong Kong cuisine is astonishing. Hong Kong chefs are imaginative and creative in their recipes for this bland but adaptable food. In this recipe, the bean curd is slowly fried, giving it a crisp surface texture while maintaining a soft creamy core. It