Black beans are the main flavor component with a touch of heat from chili garlic sauce. You can find these at your local Asian grocery store or online. I use the Lee Kum Kee brand for both. Be sure to get firm tofu as it holds up to deep-frying really well, and crispy tofu is freaking delicious.
If you’ve been following me, you’ll know deep-frying firm tofu is my go-to method for bringing tofu dishes to the table such as Stir-Fry Tofu, Hot Plate Tofu and one of my favorites: Creamy Butter Tofu. Of course there are other ways to enjoy tofu and a wide variety of them but I just haven’t gotten around to experimenting with them yet.
While most people associate tofu as an entree or side dish, tofu can also be enjoyed as a dessert. Warm soft tofu swimming in a decadent sugary syrup, also known as Tau Fu Fa was a favorite of mine from food trucks in the city. Anyway, enjoy!
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Home-Style Tofu
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 package firm tofu (14 oz.), cut into triangles
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup straw/button/shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup baby corn
- 1/2 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
- 1 tablespoon thick soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Over medium high heat, deep-fry tofu until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside
- In a separate pan over medium high heat, saute garlic and ginger until fragrant
- Add chili sauce and black bean sauce and stir to mix for 1 minute
- Add in chicken slices and combine thoroughly. Cook for 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
- Add thick soy sauce, sugar and pepper to taste
- Toss in tofu and vegetables, mixing well
- Stir-fry for another 3 minutes
- Add in green onions and toss to mix for 1 minute
- Remove from heat and pour in sesame oil, stirring well
- Dish and serve hot
Comments & Reviews
Do you know a Tau Fu Fa recipe? I looked up what it was, and that sounds amazing!
It’s like a hot desert version of tofu. I only ever got them from hawker stalls and wouldn’t try to make it at home. It’s way too complicated for me (or maybe I’m just super lazy). But I do recommend this recipe for trying it out if you want to get your hands dirty.
Loving this and another way of incorporating protein into meals. Btw, I have bought all the ingredients for your creamy tofu and its gonna hit our dining table tomorrow.
That’s awesome! You’re going to love it 🙂