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Chinese food recipe >> Vegetable >> Braised Bean Curd
INGREDIENTS
 
7 oz (200 g) fresh bean curd (tofu)
1 tsp scallions, chopped
1 tbsp flour
1 clove star anise
1 tsp peppercorn oil
4 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp ginger, chopped
2 cups (500 ml) vegetable oil for deep-frying; uses about 2 oz (60 ml)
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp garlic, chopped
RECIPE
 
  1. Cut the bean curd into 1 1/4 inch squares by 1/4 inch thick (3 cm by 7 mm). Place in a bowl with 1 tbsp of the soy sauce, scallions, and ginger. Carefully mix the bean curd squares with the flour.
  2. Beat the egg. Then pour the egg over the bean curd and blend well.
  3. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat to very hot 350oF(180oC). Add the star anise, then ass the bean curd, a few pieces at a time. Deep-fry until brown. Remove the bean curd and star anise and drain well. Reserve the star anise.
  4. Pour the oil out of the wok. Pour 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water, the remaining 1 tsp of soy sauce and the salt in the wok and bring to a boil. Add the bean curd and star anise. Bring back to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the stock is reduced. Add the peppercorn oil and garlic. Remove and serve.
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