Braised tofu

Braised tofu

Overview

There are many ways to make tofu. Braised tofu is my favorite. It is delicious whether it is eaten hot or cold. I made braised tofu using the leftover soup from braised pig trotters. I added a little seasoning and it tasted very good. You might as well give it a try.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. A piece of northern tofu (marinated tofu).

    Braised tofu step 1
  2. Cut the tofu into pieces about half a centimeter thick and 4 centimeters long and wide.

    Braised tofu step 2
  3. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the tofu cubes and marinate for ten minutes.

    Braised tofu step 3
  4. Pour oil into a non-stick pan and fry the marinated tofu until golden brown on both sides.

    Braised tofu step 4
  5. Heat the cold oil in the pan, sauté the aniseed peppercorns, green onion, ginger, and red pepper until fragrant. Pour in the marinade and tofu cubes. Boil the pan for five minutes and then turn off the heat.

    Braised tofu step 5
  6. Then pour it into a container and soak it for about two hours.

    Braised tofu step 6
  7. The fragrant, glutinous and smooth braised tofu is ready.

    Braised tofu step 7
  8. Would adding a little swallow make it more appetizing?

    Braised tofu step 8