Pan-Fried Tofu with Spicy Lemongrass Sauce (Tofu Nuong Xa)

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ cup finely chopped shallots
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (such as Three Crabs)
• Cooking spray
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 2 (15-ounce) packages water-packed extrafirm tofu
  • 1 red Thai chile, minced

Cut each tofu block crosswise into 8 slices. Arrange tofu in a single layer on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels; let stand 15 minutes. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add tofu; cook 2 minutes on ea...

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