Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Min Style 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
- • 400g firm tofu, cut into 4cm squares
- • 100g prawns, shelled and deveined
- • 50g crab meat
- • 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- • 3 slices fresh ginger
- • 2 tbsp red rice wine (hongzao jiu)
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 500ml chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the tofu and pat dry on kitchen roll.
2
Phase 2
Pan-fry the tofu squares until golden on all sides; set aside.
3
Phase 3
Fry the ginger and mushrooms for 30 seconds.
4
Phase 4
Return the tofu and add the stock, red rice wine, and soy sauce; simmer 10 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Gently add the prawns and crab meat and simmer 3 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Add salt and thicken the liquor slightly if desired.
7
Phase 7
Serve the tofu in a deep bowl with its broth.