Mao Tofu Hairy Tofu

Ingredients

• Tofu 500g
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount
• Cooking wine 1 spoon

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces, drain gently and set aside.
2. 2. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot and heat it to 70% heat.
3. 3. Gently add tofu and fry over medium-low heat until both sides are lightly browned.
4. 4. Add onion, ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry until cooked
5. 5. Add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine to taste, stir-fry over high heat and serve.
6. 6. Remove from the pot and plate

Cultural Tips

Hui cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China, originating from the Huangshan region of Anhui Province. Anhui cuisine pays attention to the original flavor of ingredients and makes good use of ham, dried bamboo shoots, stone fungus and other mountain delicacies. The cooking techniques are mainly stewing, stuffing and steaming. Famous dishes such as stinkfin fish and hairy tofu demonstrate the unique charm of Anhui cuisine that transforms decay into magic. Mao Tofu is a household name in Anhui. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is also the epitome of Anhui cuisine food culture.