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China • Eggs and tofu

My family's homemade tofu

My family's homemade tofu recipe, with 13 steps. Wash and prepare the ingredients; cut the tofu into small cubes, and cut the cucumber and carrot into chunks.

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My family's homemade tofu
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Wash and prepare the ingredients. Cut the tofu into small cubes and the cucumber and carrot into chunks.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Prepare minced garlic

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a wok, add salt and stir-fry evenly.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Add the tofu and pan-fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Drain the oil and set aside.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Leave some oil in the pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Add carrots and stir-fry until just cooked.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Add cucumber and stir-fry until just cooked.

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Add the pan-fried tofu.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Add black fungus, a little dark soy sauce, and an equal amount of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 3 minutes.

    Step 10
  11. 11

    Step 11

    When the water is almost evaporated, add black pepper and MSG. You can also thicken the sauce slightly with cornstarch slurry. Reduce the sauce over high heat until thickened.

    Step 11
  12. 12

    Step 12

    Remove from heat and plate

    Step 12
  13. 13

    Step 13

    My mouth is watering, let me have a bite first.

    Step 13

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv