Beancurd Sticks Simmered With Chili Bean Paste Recipe
- 8 ounces beancurd sticks, soaked in water for a a few hours
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Sichuanese chili bean paste
- 3 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoons crushed Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 star anise pod
- Kosher salt
- Chopped cilantro and scallions to garnish
- Cut the soaked bean curd sticks into 2-inch segments and set aside. (You can soak the tofu skin the night before, placing them in the refrigerator in a large bowl of water.)
- Heat the oil in a wok or saute pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chill bean paste and stir-fry until it is fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the stock, wine, soy sauce, spices, and segments of tofu skin. Simmer until the tofu skin is tender and flavorful, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Serve immediately, garnishing with scallions and cilantro.
beancurd sticks, cooking oil, sichuanese chili bean paste, chicken, rice wine, soy sauce, peppercorns, anise pod, kosher salt, cilantro
Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/10/beancurd-sticks-simmered-with-chili-bean-paste-recipe.html (may not work)