Chinese-style tofu with fermented black beans
Two types of tofu and steamed mushrooms are coated in a fiery, fragrant chilli sauce for Matt Tebbutt’s take on a vegetarian Chinese staple.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil200 ml
- Soy Sauce10 ml
- Chilli oil30 ml
- Sesame oil5 ml
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Place a steamer on the hob and add the tofu and mushrooms and steam for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Pre-heat the deep fat fryer to 180C.
- 3
Tip in the tofu puffs into the hot oil until crisp, this takes around 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- 4
Put 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, then add the ginger and garlic. Fry over a low heat until fragrant, then add the sesame seeds, tahini, sugar, soy sauce, chilli oil and sesame oil. Mix well, then add the sliced chilli, black beans and spring onions.
- 5
Put the both types of tofu and mushrooms onto a plate and pour the sauce over the top. Serve.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 263 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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