Fried Tofu with Beef
A Chinese-style braise of beef with fried tofu, bean sprouts, tofu knots, and garlic.
Ingredients
beef
300g
fried tofu (tofu puffs)
as needed
bean sprouts
as needed
tofu knots
as needed
garlic
a few slices
star anise
a few
dried chili peppers
a few
young ginger
a few slices
cornstarch
1 tablespoon
egg
1
Sichuan peppercorns
a few
cabbage
as needed
Lao Gan Ma chili sauce
1 tablespoon
Instructions
1
Step 1
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2
Step 2
Slice the beef against the grain, then marinate with one egg, cornstarch, light soy sauce, and young ginger for a while.
3
Step 3
Wash the bean sprouts and set aside.
4
Step 4
Bring to a boil over high heat, add the fried tofu, cabbage, and tofu knots, wash them, then remove and set aside.
5
Step 5
Remove the cabbage, fried tofu, and tofu knots and set aside.
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Step 6
Bring to a boil over high heat, add the bean sprouts and stir-fry.
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Step 7
Add salt, stir-fry evenly, then remove from the pot.
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Step 8
Star anise and dried chili peppers.
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Step 9
Heat corn oil in a pan, add the spices and one tablespoon of Lao Gan Ma chili sauce, and stir-fry briefly.
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Step 10
Add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, and remove the spices.
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Step 11
Add the beef, bring to a boil over high heat, cook through, then remove.
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Step 12
Place the removed beef over the vegetables.
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Step 13
Drizzle the broth on top and sprinkle a layer of garlic over the surface. Serve.
