Home Style Fried Bean Curd Recipes

BEAN CURD HOME STYLE: MEAT-FREE AND DELICIOUS

Steps:

• Boil the rehydrated bean curds in water for about 10 min (or according to the package instructions).
• Mix soy/ doubanjiang sauce, honey, chili flakes, pepper, garlic, and ginger in a separate bowl.
• Pat the boiled curds dry and cut them into 2-in long strips.
• Bring the sesame oil to medium heat in a frying pan or wok. Add the curd strips and fry for 2-3 min, until lightly golden. Then add the spice mix and bamboo shoots and fry for another 2-3 min, until fragrant. Done, the home-style tofu is ready to serve!

PEKING-STYLE FRIED BEAN CURD

Steps:

• Cut the bean curd into 1/2 inch slices.
• Before frying, coat with flour then dip into the egg.
• Heat the wok then add 2 T oil.
• Arrange the slices of bean curd evenly on the bottom of the wok.
• Fry over medium heat for about 1 minute, or until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with onion, ginger root and sherry, salt, sesame oil and stock.
• Pierce the bean curd with a fork to allow the liquid to seep through.
• Turn heat to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed by the bean curd.
• Shrimp's eggs may be added to this dish if desired.

FRIED BEAN CURD (TOFU) WITH SOY SAUCE BY SY

Steps:

• Place oil in a pan and use low to medium heat (a Teflon pan works best).
• Fry half the bean curd until golden brown, turn as needed and then remove to a serving plate.
• Fry and remove the balance of the bean curd.
• Place the sliced scallions and peppers on top of the fried bean curd.
• In the wok with a little oil remaining, add sesame seeds (option) fry briefly.
• Then add the stock, soy sauce, sesame oil.
• Stir once until heated and then pour over the tofu in the serving plate.
• Enjoy!
• Note: Do not use soft or silken tofu.