Homemade Tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare a block of tofu and wash it.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the tofu into small cubes and set aside.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the tofu, blanch it briefly to remove any unpleasant odor;

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Finely chop the scallions, garlic, and cilantro, and set aside.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Soak the wood ear mushrooms until softened, then set aside.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Slice the carrots;

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the carrots, and blanch them briefly.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Place the thirteen-spice powder, soy sauce, chicken powder, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl, add an appropriate amount of water, and stir well.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Heat oil in a wok, add scallions and garlic, and stir-fry.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add the wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry;

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Pour in the sauce;

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add the tofu after the pot boils;

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add chopped green onions and stir gently (be careful not to break the tofu);

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add the carrots and continue stir-frying;

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Add a pinch of white pepper powder and wait for the sauce to thicken.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Remove from heat;