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Scallion-flavored Tofu

Scallion-flavored Tofu

Thick slabs of tofu are pan-fried until deeply golden, then simmered in a savory sauce perfumed with fried shallots, garlic and scallion, yielding crisp edges and a silky, umami-rich finish.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Soak the tofu in clean water with one spoon of fine salt for about 30 minutes or more;

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    Cut the tofu into pieces about 1~1.5 cm thick, put some oil in the pan, carefully place the tofu pieces in, and fry them over medium-low heat.

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    Cut the scallions into sections, separating the white parts from the green parts, smash the garlic, and cut the shallots into pieces for later use;

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    Pan-fry one side of the tofu until golden, then flip to the other side and fry until golden. Remove from the pan without washing the pan;

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    Sauté the white part of the scallions, shallots, and garlic in a pan until fragrant;

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    Add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of Wei Ji soy sauce into the pot to release fragrance;

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    After pouring in the tofu, mix evenly.

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    After stirring evenly, add 2/3 cup of water or broth, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar, and mix a few times;

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    After simmering for 2–3 minutes, add the green parts of the scallions and remove from the heat.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Medium-firm tofu
    2 piece
  • extremely flavorful
    1 小勺
  • fish sauce
    1 小勺
  • Clear water
    2/3杯

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Shallot
    2 颗
  • Scallion
    2 棵
  • Garlic
    3 clove

Seasonings

  • Refined salt
    1 小勺
  • light soy sauce
    1 大勺
  • Oyster sauce
    1 大勺
  • white sugar
    1 小勺