Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Spicy Tofu Min
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
- • 100g minced pork
- • 2 tbsp doubanjiang (chilli bean paste)
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 slices ginger, minced
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the tofu into 2cm cubes and blanch in salted water to firm.
2
Phase 2
Stir-fry the minced pork until browned, then add doubanjiang, garlic, and ginger.
3
Phase 3
Add tofu, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, and 300ml water; simmer 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the cornflour slurry until the sauce clings to the tofu.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with steamed rice.