Cold Dishes
Fermented Tofu Lettuce
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10 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This Fermented Bean Curd Bok Choy Stir-Fry is a bold, umami-packed dish that brings together tender greens and rich, savory flavors. The star ingredient, fermented bean curd, is mashed and blended with soy sauce for a deeply aromatic sauce that coats every leaf. Fragrant garlic and spicy chili flakes sizzle in lard for a crispy, aromatic base, while bok choy adds a fresh, crisp texture. A final drizzle of sesame oil enhances the dish with nutty richness. Quick and easy to prepare, this stir-fry is perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal. The combination of fermented bean curd’s tangy depth and the slight heat from chili flakes makes this dish irresistibly delicious—ready in minutes but packed with complex, restaurant-worthy taste. Try it for a unique twist on classic stir-fried greens!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- fermented bean curd 100g
The aromatics
- bok choy 200g
The sauce & seasonings
- lard 1 tbsp
- garlic 2 cloves
- chili flakes ½ tsp
- sesame oil 1 tbsp
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Take a crystal bowl, add fermented bean curd and 1 tablespoon of hot water, and mix well. Note: Wrap the fermented bean curd in plastic wrap and mash it (this makes it easier to mix).
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Step 2
Add soy sauce and mix well, set aside.
3
Step 3
Wash the bok choy, pluck the tender leaves, and set aside.
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Step 4
Heat a wok and add lard.
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Step 5
Add minced garlic and chili flakes, stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 6
Add the mixed fermented bean curd (from step 2), bok choy, and water, stir-fry until the vegetables are cooked, then serve.
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Step 7
Finally, drizzle the remaining fermented bean curd sauce (from step 2) and sesame oil.
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