Char Siu Tofu
This tofu is made with Shiping tofu, a specialty of Yunnan, prized for its fine, delicate texture and soft, springy bite. Tossed with char siu sauce, it is savory with a touch of sweetness—so flavorful you'd swear it tastes better than meat.
Ingredients
Shiping tofu
1
char siu sauce
1 tbsp
oyster sauce
1 tbsp
sugar
to taste
flour
a pinch
white sesame seeds
1 handful
oil
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the purchased tofu and pat dry with kitchen paper.
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Step 2
Then cut it into your desired size.
3
Step 3
Lightly coat the cut tofu with a thin layer of flour.
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Step 4
Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pan; when the oil reaches medium-hot, add the cut tofu and fry over medium heat.
5
Step 5
Once one side is fried, flip and fry the other side until both sides are slightly firm and golden, then drain and remove.
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Step 6
Add 1 spoon of char siu sauce and 1 spoon of oyster sauce to the pan, add a little water to thin, then add sugar to taste.
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Step 7
Add the fried tofu to the pan.
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Step 8
Stir to coat the tofu evenly with the sauce.
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Step 9
When the sauce has thickened, sprinkle in 1 handful of white sesame seeds, mix well, and turn off the heat.
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Step 10
A savory, delicate-textured, and delicious char siu tofu.
