Mains
Vegetarian/Vegan
Chinese
Soft Tofu with Soy Sauce & Crispy Shallots
4
15 min
This vegetarian dish can be served hot or cold
Ingredients
  • One box soft tofu
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp thick soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Spring onion, finely sliced for garnish
Needed kitchenware
  • Item A
  • Item B
  • Item C
Instructions
1.
Heat wok on medium heat for 1 minute. Add oil and heat for another minute
2.
Add sliced shallots to wok and fry shallots until golden brown and crispy. Keep stirring shallots to make sure it browns evenly. About 3 – 5 minutes
3.
Drain shallots on kitchen paper and pour remaining oil into bowl and set aside to cool
4.
Remove tofu from container and drain any excess water
5.
Steam whole tofu in shallow bowl for 10 minutes to warm tofu
6.
Remove tofu from steamer, drain any water from the bowl
7.
Combine thick soy sauce, light soy sauce, water with cooled oil (from frying the shallots)
8.
Pour sauce over tofu, garnish with crispy shallots and green onions and serve
9.
To serve tofu cold, skip step 5 (steaming the tofu)
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Tip
You can add some finely chopped pickled mustard green for the extra crunch and more umami flavour..
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Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
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