Chinese
Chinese - Anhui Hui Cuisine
Hairy Tofu
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 500g hairy fermented tofu (mao doufu), cut into slabs
- • 4 tbsp cooking oil
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp chili bean paste
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pat the hairy tofu slabs dry with kitchen roll.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil in a nonstick pan and pan-fry the tofu over medium heat for 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
3
Phase 3
Stir together the chili bean paste, soy sauce, and sugar with a splash of water.
4
Phase 4
Pour the sauce over the tofu and simmer for 2 minutes until glossy.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle with sesame oil, scatter with garlic and spring onions, and serve hot.