Egg Tofu

Have you ever tried Egg Tofu? If not, you’re missing out on an ancient Chinese dish that’s been around for centuries. Simply mix together eggs and tofu before steaming or frying until creamy and smooth.

Egg Tofu originated from Southern China and has since gained widespread popularity throughout the country and beyond. Its unique taste comes from combining egg flavor with mild tofu taste, giving it a slightly yellow hue. You can add it to stir-fries, soups, hot pots and more for an irresistible combination that appeals to both vegetarians and meat eaters alike!

Egg Tofu has endless uses, from being thinly sliced or diced to stir-frying it with veggies like carrots, mushrooms and peppers. It even plays a prominent role in vegetarian dishes like Ma Po Tofu which uses it as a meat alternative.

Making Egg Tofu is a breeze – all you need are some tofu and eggs, then choose from any number of recipes online that look appealing. Steam or fry it up as desired for maximum flavor – there’s plenty to choose from!

Adjust the Sauce: Mix 2 spoons of light soy sauce, 1 spoon of oyster sauce, 4 teaspoons of tomato sauce, 1 spoon of chicken essence, 1 spoon of starch, 1 spoon of white sugar, and 1 bowl of water well.

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Prepare the Starch, Eggs, and Tofu.

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It is recommended to use silken tofu.

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Cut the tofu into four equal pieces.

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If the tofu is too thin, it may break easily when wrapped in egg liquid. To avoid this, sprinkle a little salt on the tofu and then wrap it in starch, like you would for a fried poached egg. You can also add 1 spoon of light soy sauce to the sauce at this time.

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To make the fried tofu more golden in color, use one egg and add two egg yolks to the egg liquid. A thicker egg liquid is also better for wrapping tofu.

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Coat the tofu pieces in starch and then in the egg liquid.

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The tofu should now be wrapped in starch and egg liquid. Use clean hands instead of chopsticks, as they are difficult to use.

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Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu over low heat until it is golden on both sides. Shake the pan while frying and turn over the tofu when it has set.

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Add a little more oil, as the eggs tend to stick. Keep the heat low throughout the cooking process and pay attention to turning over the tofu. If the heat is too high, remove the pan from the heat to prevent burning.

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The fried tofu is ready.

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Place the tofu in a frying pan, pour in the prepared sauce, and set the heat to medium, then low. Depending on your personal preference, you can add more water to the sauce to make it more flavorful.

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When the sauce is almost dry, sprinkle chopped green onion on top. You can also add some white sesame seeds for decoration.

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In review, Egg Tofu is a luscious, tasty, and also healthy and balanced Chinese recipe that you need to absolutely offer a try. Its own unique flavor as well as texture make certain to blow away, and it is actually a wonderful resource of protein for those looking for a choice to meat product. Thus why certainly not use making Egg Tofu in the home and appreciate this flexible and also delicious food?

Egg Tofu

YanXin Chen

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Prep Time 2 hrs

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 3 hrs

Course Snack

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 4 4

Calories 2055 kcal

Ingredients

  

• light soy sauce
• oyster sauce
• tomato sauce
• chicken essence
• starch
• white sugar