Huaihua Small Dish
Cold Dishes

Huaihua Small Dish

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Huaihua Small Dish

About This Recipe

This Spicy Oil Tofu is a mouthwatering dish bursting with bold flavors and aromatic spices! Tender oil tofu soaks up a rich, savory broth infused with ginger, garlic, and essence of chicken, then gets tossed in a fiery chili sauce. The secret? A homemade seasoning blend of coarse and fine chili powder, toasted sesame seeds, scallion flowers, cilantro, and a mix of sesame oil, vinegar, and light soy sauce for the perfect balance of heat and umami. Quick to prepare yet deeply flavorful, this dish is a must-try for spice lovers. The tofu turns melt-in-your-mouth soft while absorbing the fragrant broth and zesty sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a vibrant, restaurant-worthy meal that’s ready in minutes. One bite of this addictive oil tofu, and you won’t be able to stop!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • oil tofu 200g
The aromatics
  • ginger 20g
  • scallions 20g
  • garlic 10g
  • cilantro 15g
The sauce & seasonings
  • chili powder (coarse) 2 tbsp
  • chili powder (fine) 1 tbsp
  • sesame seeds 1 tbsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp
  • sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp
  • pepper ½ tsp
  • flower pepper 1 tsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • salt to taste

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare the oil tofu, ginger, scallions, garlic, and cilantro.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the ginger into two parts, slice four or five pieces and set aside, and mince the rest. Cut the scallions into flower shapes, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and prepare a box of essence of chicken broth on the side.
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Step 3
Step 3
Prepare coarse and fine chili powder in a 2:1 ratio.
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat oil in a pan, turn off the heat when it starts to smoke, wait for 30 seconds, then add the chili powder, sesame seeds, minced ginger, minced garlic, and a small amount of salt, and stir-fry over low heat.
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Step 5
Step 5
After the chili powder is fragrant, pour it into a bowl, add cilantro, scallion flowers, sesame oil, vinegar, pepper, flower pepper, sesame oil, chicken essence, and light soy sauce, and mix the seasoning sauce.
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Step 6
Clean the pan, add a large bowl of clear water, and bring to a boil. Add a piece of essence of chicken broth and sliced ginger to make a broth.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add the cooked broth to the seasoning sauce (about two spoonfuls), mix well, and set aside.
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Step 8
Step 8
Soak the dried oil tofu in the broth and cook until soft, usually 3-5 minutes over high heat.
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Step 9
Step 9
Put the cooked oil tofu into the prepared seasoning sauce, use a spoon to cover the oil tofu with the sauce, and it is ready to serve.
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Step 10
Looking at this dish, aren’t you tempted? I’m hungry, so I’ll start eating first…
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Step 11
Done.

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