Revised 6/95: To use less oil, I found only a drop or two gives a good taste to the dish. I used spray oil to "fry" the tofu cubes. Collected from the Int'l Cooking Echoes 1995 by Joel Abbott.
The bean paste and peppercorns are available at Asian markets"
Almost any fish can be prepared with this recipe. The type of oil used is your choice. I prefer peanut oil. Nice served with pickled cucumber. My family rates this one Four Stars. Enjoy...
Note: A fresh persimmon should feel soft and jellylike when ripe. Cut it in half
and scoop the flesh from the skin with a spoon. Then whirl the pulp in the
blender until smooth. Use at once or freeze. The puree tends to turn brown if
left out, and a small amount of lemon juice may be added to prevent
discoloration and to enhance the taste.