Cold Dishes
Stir-Fried Tofu Sheets and Wood Ear Mushrooms
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10 MIN
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About This Recipe
This refreshing and flavorful Dried Tofu and Black Fungus Salad is a perfect balance of textures and bold seasonings, making it an irresistible appetizer or side dish. Soaked dried tofu and black fungus are blanched to achieve the ideal tenderness, then tossed with aromatic pressed garlic, fresh cilantro, and vibrant red pepper for a colorful crunch. The magic lies in the zesty dressing—a harmonious blend of light soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil, enhanced with a hint of salt and pepper for depth. Quick to prepare yet packed with umami and a satisfying chew, this dish is a delightful combination of cool, spicy, and tangy flavors. Perfect for hot days or as a light, healthy meal, it’s a must-try for lovers of Chinese-inspired salads!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- dried tofu 100g (dry)
- black fungus 30g (dry)
The aromatics
- garlic 2 cloves (pressed)
- cilantro 2 tbsp (chopped)
- red pepper 1 piece (segmented)
The sauce & seasonings
- salt 1/2 tsp
- pepper 1/4 tsp
- light soy sauce 1 tbsp
- vinegar 1 tbsp
- chili oil 1 tsp
- sesame oil 1 tsp
menu_book Directions
1

Step 1
Soak the dried tofu and black fungus in advance.
2

Step 2
Prepare other ingredients.
3

Step 3
Put the dried tofu in boiling water with salt and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4

Step 4
Immediately transfer the cooked dried tofu to cold water to soak for a few minutes, then drain the water and set aside.
5

Step 5
Put the black fungus in boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove it.
6

Step 6
In a bowl, combine the blanched dried tofu and black fungus, and add pressed garlic.
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Step 7
Add cilantro, red pepper segments, salt, pepper, light soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil to season.
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Step 8
Mix well.
9

Step 9
Serve on a plate.
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