Stuffed Tofu (Xi Jiang)

Stuffed Tofu (Xi Jiang)

　　Stuffed Tofu (Xi Jiang)

　　Stuffed Tofu — Basic ingredients: firm tofu, lean meat, fish, dried shrimp, salted fish, Chinese cabbage, scallions, ginger, sesame oil, pepper, etc. Method: Finely mince the lean meat and fish separately, soak the dried shrimp until soft and chop finely, dice the salted fish, and chop the scallions into small pieces. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, add seasonings, and stir until sticky; set aside;

　　Trim and wash the Chinese cabbage, blanch it in boiling water with oil and salt, then drain and set aside;

　　Rinse the tofu and pat dry, cut each block into four pieces, scoop out a little tofu from the center with a spoon, sprinkle a bit of cornstarch inside, stuff with the fish mixture, and pan-fry until lightly golden; brown. Heat an earthenware pot, add one tablespoon of oil to sauté the ginger slices, pour in broth and bring to a boil, add the Chinese cabbage and tofu, simmer for a few minutes, add the thickening sauce and cook until boiling, then serve hot in the pot.