Tofu with Black Beans Recipe

Name: Tofu with Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1 pound) firm or extra-firm tofu; 2 tablespoons fermented black beans (page 207); 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or water; 3 tablespoons peanut oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; 4 or 5 small hot dried chiles, or to taste; 2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 package (1 pound) firm or extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons fermented black beans (page 207)
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or water
3 tablespoons peanut oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
4 or 5 small hot dried chiles, or to taste
2 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

1
Cut the tofu in half through its equator.
2
Put the halves on 4 sheets of paper towels, and cover with another 4 sheets.
3
Cover with a heavy cutting board, or a plate weighted with cans, or another similar weight.
4
Change the towels if they become saturated.
5
Weight the tofu for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, or as time allows.
6
At the same time, soak the black beans in the wine or water.
7
Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
8
Put the oil in a large skillet or wok, preferably nonstick, over high heat.
9
A minute later, add the garlic, ginger, and chiles and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
10
Drain the black beans and add them, along with the tofu and about 2 tablespoons water.
11
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is hot, about 5 minutes.
12
Add the scallions and stir for about 30 seconds.
13
Turn off the heat, then stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil; garnish and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1 pound) firm or extra-firm tofu, 2 tablespoons fermented black beans (page 207), 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, dry sherry, or water, 3 tablespoons peanut oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, and more.

Yes, Tofu with Black Beans falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Tofu with Black Beans

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