Stewed Tofu

Stewed Tofu

　　Stewed Tofu

　　Stewed tofu is a common home-style dish in Shaoxing, but its cooking method requires special attention. When prepared in the usual way, it can be considered just a home dish; however, when cooked with unique techniques, it becomes an upscale dish fit for banquets.

　　Select high-quality tofu, boil it in water to remove the beany taste, then switch to a clay pot and cook it again in fresh water. First, add cooking wine, then sesame oil, and at the same time, you can add bamboo shoot slices, shiitake mushrooms, chestnuts, and then add soy sauce. The longer it is cooked, the better it tastes; if chicken broth is available, the flavor will be even richer.