Crispy Tofu with Fragrant Bacon
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Crispy Tofu with Fragrant Bacon

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person 4 servings
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Crispy Tofu with Fragrant Bacon

About This Recipe

This crispy tofu stir-fry is a mouthwatering dish that combines golden, egg-coated tofu with savory cured meat, wood ear mushrooms, and vibrant peppers for a bold, satisfying meal. The tofu is pan-fried to perfection, creating a crisp exterior while staying tender inside, then stir-fried with aromatic ginger, spicy red chili peppers, and umami-rich seasonings like soy sauce and Pixian bean paste. The beauty peppers add a fresh crunch, while wood ear mushrooms bring a delightful chewiness. A final drizzle of water starch thickens the sauce, coating every bite in rich flavor. Perfect for spice lovers, this dish balances heat, texture, and depth—ideal served over steamed rice for a hearty, restaurant-quality meal at home. Quick to prepare yet packed with layers of taste, it’s a must-try for tofu enthusiasts and stir-fry fans alike!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • tofu 300g
  • cured meat 50g
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks
  • wood ear mushrooms 50g (soaked)
  • beauty peppers 1 medium
  • eggs 1 large
  • red chili peppers 2 pieces
  • ginger 10g (julienned)
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt to taste
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp
  • flavor bean paste 1 tbsp
  • Pixian bean paste 1 tbsp
  • fragrant oil 1 tbsp (for egg mixture)
  • water starch 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the tofu into diamond shapes, cut the scallions, wood ear mushrooms, and beauty peppers into segments, and mix the eggs with fragrant oil.
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Step 3
Step 3
Dip the tofu in the egg mixture until fully coated.
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Step 4
Step 4
Pan-fry over medium-low heat for half a minute.
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Step 5
Step 5
Flip and continue frying until both sides are golden brown.
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Step 6
Step 6
Stir-fry the red chili peppers and ginger.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add the cured meat and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add the beauty peppers and wood ear mushrooms and stir-fry.
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Step 9
Step 9
Finally, add the tofu, scallions, and season with salt, soy sauce, chicken essence, flavor bean paste, and Pixian bean paste.
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Step 10
Step 10
Finally, add a small bowl of water starch to thicken the sauce.

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