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Spicy Sichuan Homestyle Tofu
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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Chinese Recipes
Cuisine: Chicken
Keyword: Spicy Sichuan Homestyle Tofu
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g