Daxi Dried Tofu
The tofu skin is fried, then braised until dry and fragrant, and finished with a sprinkle of white sesame seeds for added aroma—a delicious side dish for congee.
Ingredients
tofu skin or thin tofu skin
500 g
white sesame seeds
to taste
oyster sauce (braising sauce)
3 tbsp
rock sugar (braising sauce)
1 tbsp
five-spice powder (braising sauce)
1 tsp
licorice slices (braising sauce)
2 slices
star anise (braising sauce)
2
cinnamon bark (braising sauce)
1
water (braising sauce)
3 cups
Instructions
1
Deep-frying
Place the tofu skin in a wok of hot oil and deep-fry until the moisture is driven off, then remove and drain.
2
Braising
Add the fried tofu skin to the braising sauce and simmer over low heat until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
3
Plating
Discard the star anise, cinnamon bark, and licorice slices, then transfer to a serving plate. Sprinkle a pinch of white sesame seeds over the top before eating for extra flavor.
