Spicy Sichuan Homestyle Tofu
Sichuan homestyle tofu is a tofu dish made with spicy bean sauce. Easy Sichuan homestyle tofu recipe (家常豆腐) that you can make at home.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Chinese Recipes
Cuisine: Chicken
Keyword: Spicy Sichuan Homestyle Tofu
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 212kcal
- 2 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic sliced thinly
- 6 oz (175g) chicken breast, sliced into thin pieces
- 8 oz (230g) fried tofu, cut into triangle shape
- 2 oz (60g) carrot, sliced into thin pieces
- 4 oz (125g) bamboo shoot, sliced into thin pieces
- 2 oz (60g) red chilies, seeded and finely sliced
- 2 oz (60g) scallion, trim and cut into 1-1/2 inch (2.5cm - 1cm) lengths
- 2 tablespoons oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon Sichuan soy-bean paste with chili "douban jiang"
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Soak the mushrooms in warm water for 10 minutes or until softened. Remove the stems and cut the mushrooms into strips.
Mix the Sauce ingredients in a big bowl and set aside.
Heat up the wok with 2 tablespoon oil, put in garlic, stir fry until aromatic, then add the chicken, tofu, carrot, bamboo shoot and mushroom stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
Add the Sauce and stir to combine well and stew for 5 minutes, on low heat. Stir in the red chilies and scallions, dish out and serve with steam rice.
Serving: 4people | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g