Hunan Tofu: Simple and Delicious

Name: Hunan Tofu: Simple and Delicious
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed, sliced (thick slices); 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp ginger, minced; 3 scallions, roughly sliced; 1-2 chili peppers (fresh or dried), finely sliced; 1 cup vegetable/ chicken stock; 1/3 cup fermented black beans; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine; 3 tbsp vegetable/peanut oil; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water

by Meredith James
1 min read

Simple Hunan-style Tofu

Hunan or Xiang cuisine encompasses the cooking traditions of the western Hunan Province, Xiang River region, and Dongting Lake area in China. It is famous for hot and spicy flavours, aromatic and deep coloured dishes. Depending on your needs, this quick and simple hunan-style tofu can easily be made vegetarian/vegan or gluten free.

Enjoy!

Tips: you can substitute soy sauce for tamari (gluten free) or oyster sauce, and replace/ supplement the fermented beans with shiitake mushrooms and toasted cashew nuts. Try this Hunan style tofu recipe with a bowl of basmati or whole grain rice, and an edamame bean side salad.