Tofu in Black Bean Sauce / Dau Hu Sot Tuong Den
This Tofu in Black Bean Sauce recipe is a vegetarian dish that is flavorful, healthy and easy to make. Soft tofu is cooked in a savory and spicy black bean sauce to make a tantalizing dish that is simple yet satisfying. Learn the trick for making tofu silky. This quick method takes just a few minutes but really improves the texture of the tofu, making it soft and buttery. The abundant sauce makes this dish perfect for serving over hot rice. Enjoy a delicious and meat-free meal in now time at all with this easy recipe.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb tofu (soft)
- 3 green onions
- 2 red chili peppers
- 1 1/4 cups water (divided)
- 2 Tbsp black bean sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the tofu block into 1/2 inch thick sections. Cut into cubes, approximately 1/2 inch. In a medium wok, bring water to a boil. Add the tofu cubes and boil gently for 3 minutes. Transfer the tofu to a colander and allow to drain.
- 2
For the green onions, separate the green stems from the white root. Chop the white root and set aside in a plate. Chop the green stems and set aside as well. For the red chili peppers, cut in half and then remove the seeds. Chop the peppers into small pieces.
- 3
In a measuring cup, add 1 cup water, the black bean sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey. Stir the sauce together combining well.
- 4
In a small bowl combine the remaining 1/4 cup water with the corn starch. Stir together until smooth.
- 5
Heat a wok over medium High heat and then add vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, root portion of the green onions, and the red peppers. Stir fry for 1 minute. Add the sauce and bring to a boil over Medium heat. Add the tofu and gently combine with the sauce. Reduce the heat to Low and cook for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally making sure the tofu is coated with the sauce. Stir the corn starch and water mixture and then add. Combine gently and continue cooking for another 2 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken. Turn off the heat. Add half the green onion stems and ground black pepper.
- 6
To serve, transfer to a large plate. Top with the remaining green onions stems.