Wensi Tofu Sliced Thread

About Wensi Tofu Sliced Thread - Jiangsu Cuisine

Wensi Tofu is a rare and delicious dish in Jiangsu cuisine, originating from Jiangsu. Its taste is light and sweet, and its preparation is exquisite. It is famous for stewing, boiling, coal-cooking and steaming. It is a homely taste in the hearts of local people.

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

Instructions

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 over high heat until it is 70% hot.
3. 3. Gently add tofu and fry over medium-low heat until both sides are slightly brown.
4. 4. Add onion, ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry until cooked through
5. 5. Add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine to taste, stir-fry over high heat and serve evenly.
6. 6. Remove from the pan and serve on a plate

Cultural Notes

Jiangsu cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China, represented by Nanjing cuisine and Yangzhou cuisine. Jiangsu cuisine pays great attention to each dish and its preparation is extremely meticulous. Lion's head, braised pork in boiling water, and squid are all classic representatives of Jiangsu cuisine. Wensi Tofu is a household name in Jiangsu. It is a must-have dish at festivals and family gatherings and is the epitome of Jiangsu cuisine’s food culture.