Spicy Napa Cabbage and Frozen Tofu
A Chinese recipe for spicy, numbing Chinese cabbage with frozen tofu, featuring Chinese cabbage, frozen tofu, green onions, star anise, and beef tallow hot pot base.
Ingredients
Napa cabbage
to taste
Frozen tofu
to taste
Scallions
to taste
Star anise
1 clove
Butter hot pot base
1
Cilantro
a pinch
Light soy sauce
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ginger
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the napa cabbage, drain it well, and cut it into strips.
2
Step 2
Prepare the frozen tofu.
3
Step 3
Prepare the spicy butter hot pot base.
4
Step 4
Heat oil in a wok, then add the scallions, ginger, and star anise and cook until fragrant.
5
Step 5
Add the butter hot pot base.
6
Step 6
Melt the base over low heat, stirring until it releases its red oil.
7
Step 7
Increase the heat and stir-fry the napa cabbage until it starts to wilt.
8
Step 8
Add a splash of light soy sauce and stir-fry until evenly coated.
9
Step 9
Add water.
10
Step 10
Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the frozen tofu.
11
Step 11
Simmer until the cabbage is tender and the tofu has absorbed the flavors, then season with salt.
12
Step 12
Add chopped cilantro just before serving to enhance the flavor.
13
Step 13
Serve hot; the dish is gently numbing and spicy, savory, and ideal with rice.
