Authentic Hunan Tofu Recipe (Stir-fry In Hunan-style)
Hunan tofu is characterized by its bold and spicy flavor profile, with the tofu serving as a mild base to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block of extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 slices of fresh ginger
- 1 or 2 whole red chili
- 4 bunches green onions cut to 1-inch size
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili black bean paste
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 4 tablespoons black wood ear
- 2 tablespoons baby corn
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and cut the tofu into small triangle shapes.
- Heat some oil in the flat nonstick pan, gently add tofu and fry until golden brown. Set aside once it's done.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, whole dried red peppers, ginger slices, green onions, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add black wood ear, baby corn, and red bell peppers and stir fry for another 30 seconds.
- Add the chili black bean paste, light soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, and Shaoxing wine, and stir fry again until the mixture becomes aromatic. Followed by a cup of water(vegetable broth) and cornstarch mixture.
- Fold fried tofu in and reduce to medium heat. Let the tofu simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the flavors. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few more minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Turn off the heat and serve with steamed white rice. Enjoy your homemade Hunan tofu!
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Sodium: 1579mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 5.7g | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg
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