Pan Fried Tofu Stuffed with Fish Paste 煎釀鯔魚滑豆腐
A simple and homey Chinese classic. An intriguing play on textures and tastes. The smooth silky blandness of tofu contrasted against the sea sweet fragrant chewiness of ground fish paste. Pan Fried Tofu stuffed with Fish Paste 煎釀鯔魚滑豆腐 is such a comfort dish and it's super easy to prepare!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 6 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cubes medium firm tofu
- 300 g fish paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp oil
- 2 stalks spring onions, sliced to rounds
- 2 tbsp premium soy sauce for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Slice tofu into 1/2 inch thick slices. Scoop out a shallow spoonful of tofu from the center of each tofu slice.
- 2
Gently smear 2-3 tbsp of the fish paste onto the tofu slices with a spoon.
- 3
Heat your non-stick pan til hot, add 1 tbsp oil. Use spatula to lift each stuffed tofu slice and gently slide into the pan.
- 4
Lower heat to medium and fry for around 3 mins or until the tofu is a golden brown.
- 5
Add the remaining 1/2 tbsp oil, carefully flip over, press down a bit with spatula and fry for another 3 mins or until the fish paste is golden brown.
- 6
Remove to serving plate, sprinkle with spring onions. Serve with a small bowl of your best soy sauce for dipping.