Chinese
Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine
Spicy Tofu Dongbei
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 400g firm tofu, cut into cubes
- • 2 tbsp Sichuan chilli bean paste (doubanjiang)
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 3 slices ginger
- • 1 tbsp cooking oil
- • 2 spring onions, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the tofu cubes in salted water for 3 minutes, then drain gently.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil, then fry the doubanjiang, garlic, and ginger until the oil turns red.
3
Phase 3
Add the tofu, soy sauce, sugar, and a little water; simmer 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Dust with the Sichuan peppercorn powder.
5
Phase 5
Scatter with spring onions and serve hot over rice.