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Home Style Tofu 家常豆腐

Delve into the heart of Sichuan, China, with our Home Style Tofu recipe - a comforting everyday dish that's easily prepared in the comfort of your kitchen. Traditional Chinese techniques,...

As the name suggests, this is an everyday cook-at-home tofu dish in Sichuan, China.In China the tofu is blanched in salt water before using as this dries it out so that it gets crispier when stir-fried.  Feel free to skip this step.

Ingredients:

  • 1 14oz box (396g) firm tofu
  • 1/4 lb (113g) sliced pork belly or bacon (if pork belly is not available)
  • 2 oz (57g) Chinese garlic scapes or baby leeks
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 oz (55g) Cookingbomb Chili Sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  • Begin by preparing the tofu. Cut the tofu into pieces measuring approximately 1 x 1.5 inches (4 x 2.5cm).
  • Chop the Chinese garlic scapes into 2-inch (5cm) pieces.
  • Heat cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle a pinch of salt into the oil, then carefully place the tofu pieces into the hot oil. Stir-fry both sides of the tofu until they become golden brown. Once done, remove the tofu from the wok and place them on a dish with a paper towel underneath to drain excess oil.
  • In the same wok with the remaining oil, heat it over medium-high heat, and add the sliced pork or bacon. Stir-fry until the pork is cooked through.
  • Add soy sauce, cooking wine, and hot water to the wok. Stir-fry for a few moments, and then return the cooked tofu back into the wok. Stir-fry the tofu and pork for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the Cookingbomb Chili Sauce to the wok, and gently mix it in.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the tofu and pork cook in the sauce for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chopped garlic scapes and continue to cook for an additional minute.
  • Season with salt to taste and pour in the cornstarch water mixture. Carefully stir everything until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and pork evenly.
  • Serve your Home Style Tofu hot, alongside steamed rice, and enjoy the flavorful kick of Cookingbomb Chili Sauce!
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