Braised Dried Tofu

Braised Dried Tofu

Overview

How to cook Braised Dried Tofu at home

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  1. Ingredients: Laodoufu

    Braised Dried Tofu step 1

  2. Brine ingredients: 1. Star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, grass fruits, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, tangerine peel, hawthorn, angelica angelica, rock sugar

    Braised Dried Tofu step 2

  3. Cut the tofu into thin and even square slices

    Braised Dried Tofu step 3

  4. Cover a cutting board with parchment paper and place the tofu on it

    Braised Dried Tofu step 4

  5. Get a container that can hold a cutting board, and place a steaming rack or a bowl upside down in the middle (the tofu will release water, and the container is used to catch the water)

    Braised Dried Tofu step 5

  6. Place the tofu plate on the steaming rack (bowl)

    Braised Dried Tofu step 6

  7. Sprinkle a little salt on the surface of the tofu

    Braised Dried Tofu step 7

  8. Press a flat plate (the baking pan I used) that can cover all the tofu slices

    Braised Dried Tofu step 8

  9. Place a heavy object on top. Don’t be too heavy at first. After about 2 hours, add double the weight. Press for a total of about 5 hours or more. The longer you press, the more water will come out of the tofu and the tougher its texture will be

    Braised Dried Tofu step 9

  10. Place the pressed tofu into the baking mesh, brush a layer of oil on the surface, bake in the oven at 180 degrees, middle level, for about 20 minutes, turn over, brush with oil, and bake for another 20 minutes

    Braised Dried Tofu step 10

  11. The grilled tofu has a golden crispy skin on the surface

    Braised Dried Tofu step 11

  12. Put all the brine ingredients except ginger, green onion and seasoning into a gauze bag

    Braised Dried Tofu step 12

  13. Pour all the sauce into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and put in the marinade packet

    Braised Dried Tofu step 13

  14. Add ginger slices and green onions

    Braised Dried Tofu step 14

  15. Finally, add the roasted tofu, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer until the flavor is absorbed, turn off the heat and soak until the soup cools down

    Braised Dried Tofu step 15

  16. Brush the surface of the marinated tofu with oil, bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes on each side

    Braised Dried Tofu step 16

  17. Take it out and let it cool

    Braised Dried Tofu step 17

  18. It’s great for stir-fry, salad, or as a snack. The skin is chewy and the inside is juicy and tasty.

    Braised Dried Tofu step 18

  19. Finished product

    Braised Dried Tofu step 19