Chinese
Chinese - Street Food and Snacks
Street Stinky Tofu
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 400g firm tofu
- • 2 tbsp fermented bean curd
- • 2 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 tbsp chili oil
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
- • 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped
- • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- • 600ml vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mash the fermented bean curd into the garlic and soy sauce to make a brine.
2
Phase 2
Submerge the tofu in the brine for 2 hours, turning once.
3
Phase 3
Drain and pat the tofu completely dry on kitchen roll.
4
Phase 4
Deep-fry the tofu at 180C for 4-5 minutes until the crust is dark and crackled.
5
Phase 5
Toss the hot tofu in chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn powder.
6
Phase 6
Top with spring onions and sesame seeds and eat hot.