Century Egg Tofu (3 Super Easy Steps!)
When century eggs are combined with soft tofu, you get a delicious combination of creamy, silky, and soft. Adding my secret sauce makes this dish savory and spicy. You will love making this dish since you don't need to cook it in the pan; just slice the century eggs and tofu, assemble on a serving plate, and pour the sauce.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 4 century eggs (cut into quarters lengthwise)
- 1 pack tofu (cut into cubes)
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped red pepper
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Carefully crack and peel the shell from the century eggs. Chop the century eggs into quarters lengthwise and arrange them on a plate in a circular design.
- 2
Drain the tofu water. Chop the tofu into cubes and place it in the center of the century eggs. Do this carefully since soft tofu is super fragile and can break easily.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped red pepper, light soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, chili oil, and white sesame seeds. Mix well and drizzle the sauce over the tofu and century eggs. That's it! Enjoy this simple yet mouthwatering dish any time of the day.