Golden Hooks Hanging on Jade Plaques

Golden Hooks Hanging on Jade Plaques

　　Golden Hooks Hanging on Jade Plaques

　　“Golden Hooks Hanging on Jade Plaques” features a fresh color, tender texture, and delicious flavor. Legend has it that it was one of the dishes made by Li Shijie and Lady Gao to entertain Emperor Qianlong, and it received high praise.

　　Ingredients: 250g pressed tofu, 150g soybean sprouts, red chili pepper, salad oil, salt, MSG, sugar, ground Sichuan peppercorn, starch water, and a small amount of garlic sprouts.

　　Preparation Method: Slice the pressed tofu, trim the roots off the bean sprouts, and dice the red chili pepper. Heat salad oil in a pan over a flame until hot, then stir-fry the tofu slices for 1 minute, followed by the bean sprouts for 1–2 minutes before removing them. Add 50g of salad oil to the pan and heat until hot, then add sliced ginger, garlic, diced red chili pepper, and 50g of broth (stock). Return the stir-fried tofu and bean sprouts to the pan, and add salt, MSG, ground Sichuan peppercorn, sugar, and starch water. Stir well, then serve after plating.