Deep-Fried Bean Curd With Oyster Sauce Recipe

Name: Deep-Fried Bean Curd With Oyster Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for deep frying; 1 pound firm tofu (bean curd), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Chinese brown bean sauce; 2 cups water; 4 large ribs bok choy, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 tablespoon sake or sherry; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons Chinese oyster sauce; 2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; Fresh coriander leaves

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil for deep frying
1 pound firm tofu (bean curd), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Chinese brown bean sauce
2 cups water
4 large ribs bok choy, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon sake or sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons Chinese oyster sauce
2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Fresh coriander leaves

1
In a wok, heat the oil for deep frying to 375 degrees, or until a piece of scallion placed in the oil bubbles and sizzles rapidly.
2
Pat the tofu cubes dry with a paper towel.
3
Fry the cubes in the oil for about 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
4
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
5
When the cubes are cool, cut each one in half.
6
Pour off the frying oil from the wok.
7
Over high heat, add the peanut oil to the wok, then the garlic and brown bean sauce, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
8
Add the fried bean curd pieces, the water and the bok choy and bring to a boil.
9
Cover the wok, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Uncover, raise the heat, add the sake or sherry, the sugar and as much of the cornstarch mixture as is needed to thicken the dish, stirring constantly.
11
Add the oyster sauce and scallions and mix well.
12
Garnish with coriander and serve with plain boiled rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil for deep frying, 1 pound firm tofu (bean curd), cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 large clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Deep-Fried Bean Curd With Oyster Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Deep-Fried Bean Curd With Oyster Sauce

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