Spicy Dried Tofu

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the square-shaped dried white beans, drain them, and cut them into small pieces.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Pour about 300 grams of oil into a pot and heat it to medium-high. Add the tofu and fry over low heat until both sides are slightly golden brown. Remove and drain the oil.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   In a separate pot, heat a little oil until it reaches 70% of its maximum temperature, then sauté the Sichuan peppercorns, bay leaves, red chili peppers, and ginger slices over low heat until fragrant.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Pour in about 500 of water, add oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, osmanthus sugar, and salt, and bring to a boil. Add the tofu to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer until the sauce thickens (stir occasionally to ensure each piece of tofu is evenly coated with the sauce).

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Spicy and delicious, it's a great snack.