Fish Fillet with Tofu Chinese Style

I originally got this recipe from Maggi.ph.  Since I tweaked it a little, I decided to post my version here.  For the fish fillet, I used lapu-lapu.  For the tofu, you can start from scratch using firm tofu cut into bite-size pieces and then deep frying it or you can use packaged fried tofu which can be found in most supermarkets.  I chose to use the latter since it was more convenient.

Fish Fillet with Tofu Chinese Style
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1 slab       fish fillet, cut into bite-size pieces
1 pc         egg white
2 tsp        cornstarch
               vegetable oil, enough to cover half of the fish fillet
1 pack      packaged fried tofu
6 cloves    garlic, minced
1 slice       ginger, julienned
1 pc          small onion, julienned
1/2 cup      water
2-3 tbsp     oyster sauce
1/4 tsp       ground pepper
1/2 tbsp     cornstarch, dissolved in 3 tbsp water
1 tsp         sesame oil
1 stalk       leeks, chopped

Directions:
1) Season fish with salt and pepper.

2) Heat vegetable oil in a pan using medium heat.  While waiting for the oil to become hot, mix egg white and cornstarch in a shallow bowl.

3) When oil is hot, dip fish into the egg white mixture and fry.  Do not overcrowd the pan.  Flip the fish when it becomes golden brown.  Set aside.

4) If using firm tofu, fry in the same oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and set aside.  Skip this step if using packaged fried tofu.

5) Saute garlic, ginger, and onion in medium heat for 2 minutes.  Pour water and bring to a boil.  Add oyster sauce and pepper.  Lower the heat and stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

6) Add the tofu, sesame oil, and leeks.  Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.  Add the fish and stir until the fish is covered with the sauce.  Turn off heat and serve.

Hope you like this recipe!  If you've made it, please let me know how it turned out =).  Will post pictures next time...