Wuxi Mirror Box Tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cut firm tofu into even cubes.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Mince the meat in advance and season it with salt, light soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Make a hole in the middle of the tofu

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Stuff the minced meat into the center of the tofu (authentic mirror box tofu also includes a shrimp in the center). I've omitted this step here.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat a small amount of oil in a wok, add the stuffed tofu cubes and fry them briefly.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Fry until golden brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté a sauce (tomato sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic) until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add the fried tofu cubes

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add an appropriate amount of water and start simmering.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    This is after cooking for a while, then continuing to cook.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Once the sauce has reduced and the flavors have melded, it's ready to serve.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Top with chopped scallions, take a picture of the finished product, and a delicious plate of mirror box tofu is complete.