Zhai Choy With Fermented Tofu Recipe

Name: Zhai Choy With Fermented Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 4 cubes tofu fermented; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; salt; water; 3 cabbage leaves Chinese; 3 black fungus mu-er mushrooms; 3 shiitake mushrooms; 30 lily buds; glass noodles; 1 carrots; 2 curds dried bean

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
4 cubes tofu fermented
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
salt
water
3 cabbage leaves Chinese
3 black fungus mu-er mushrooms
3 shiitake mushrooms
30 lily buds
glass noodles
1 carrots
2 curds dried bean

1
Fry dried bean curd pieces in oil until golden brown and crispy.
2
Soften fried bean curd pieces in a bowl of water.
3
Pour oil away and using the same pan, lightly fry chopped garlic until fragrant at low heat.
4
Soften fermented tofu with fork and add to the pan.
5
Add water and allow it to boil. Water must be enough to cover all the ingredients.
6
Once gravy boils, add shiitake mushrooms, black fungus, dried lily buds and dried bean curd pieces (broken into smaller pieces).
7
Add black soy sauce.
8
Once gravy boils again, add carrots, glass noodles and chinese cabbage.
9
Add sugar to taste.
10
Add salt or another cube of fermented tofu.
11
Let the dish simmer until all ingredients soften.

142

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 4 cubes tofu fermented, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Zhai Choy With Fermented Tofu 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zhai Choy With Fermented Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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