Chinese
Chinese - Jiangsu Su Cuisine
Jiangsu Braised 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
- • 100g dried prawns, soaked
- • 100g bamboo shoots, sliced
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp rock sugar
- • 3 slices ginger
- • 350ml chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the tofu into thick slabs and the bamboo shoots into slivers.
2
Phase 2
Pan-fry the tofu until golden on both sides.
3
Phase 3
Sizzle the ginger, then add dried prawns and bamboo shoots.
4
Phase 4
Add wine, soy sauce, rock sugar, and stock, then simmer for 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Thicken the sauce until it clings to the tofu.
6
Phase 6
Arrange the tofu slabs and spoon the sauce over.