Chinese
Chinese - Jiangsu Su Cuisine
Braised Tofu Skin
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 fresh tofu skin
- • 100g dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked
- • 50g dried scallops, soaked
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 400ml mushroom stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the tofu skin into wide ribbons and the mushrooms into slices.
2
Phase 2
Blanch the tofu skin for 2 minutes to soften.
3
Phase 3
Combine mushrooms, scallops, wine, soy sauces, and rock sugar in a pot.
4
Phase 4
Add the stock and simmer gently for 25 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Fold in the tofu skin and braise 10 minutes more.
6
Phase 6
Serve the silky tofu skin in the rich mushroom sauce.